In a recent court proceeding, attorney Costello faced questioning regarding his involvement with Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney for President Donald Trump. The prosecutor probed Costello about his alleged desire to represent Cohen, to which Costello denied, stating he had no prior acquaintance with him. Costello explained that his meeting with Cohen was arranged by Jeff Citron, Cohen's previous attorney, who sought his assistance due to his expertise in criminal law.
Costello, a former head of the criminal division in the Southern District of New York US Attorney's Office, found himself navigating the realm of defense attorneys. When asked if taking on Cohen as a client was a significant opportunity for him, Costello hesitated before acknowledging the potential significance of the case.
Despite the prosecutor's attempts to link Costello to high-profile figures like Trump and Giuliani through his representation of Cohen, Costello maintained his stance. However, email records revealed Costello's anticipation of representing Cohen, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and hinting at an impending announcement.
On April 20th, Costello informed his son about his involvement with Cohen, emphasizing the confidentiality of the matter until an official announcement was made. The email exchange indicated Costello's eagerness to work alongside Cohen and potentially Giuliani as part of Trump's legal team.
Costello's son responded with congratulations, highlighting the significance of Costello's new client and the potential implications of representing a figure closely associated with the President. The email exchange shed light on Costello's initial reluctance to publicly disclose his representation of Cohen, despite the evident importance of the case.
