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Sean Hannity unmasked as Trump lawyer's mystery client

Source: BBC News:
April 16, 2018 at 16:00
Sean Hannity (left) and Michael Cohen / TWITTER/ SEAN HANNITY / Sean Hannity (left) and Michael Cohen
Sean Hannity (left) and Michael Cohen / TWITTER/ SEAN HANNITY / Sean Hannity (left) and Michael Cohen
A Fox News host is the mystery third client of US President Donald Trump's lawyer, a court has heard.

A judge ruled that Michael Cohen, the president's long-time personal attorney, must reveal he had been retained by Sean Hannity.

Monday's hearing in a New York City court follows an FBI raid this month on Mr Cohen's home and office.

Agents were seeking evidence on various matters, including a $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Mr Hannity visited the White House shortly after Mr Trump was elected
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Mr Hannity visited the White House shortly after Mr Trump was elected
 

It not is clear why Hannity hired Mr Cohen.

There are unconfirmed reports that the work was linked to an advertiser boycott of Hannity's show by the left-wing Media Matters group.

The conservative host, who is known for passionately defending Mr Trump on his Fox News show, referred to the Cohen hearing at the start of his radio show on Monday.

"I think it's pretty funny," Hannity said. "I'll decide if I'm going to put out a statement here."

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