During a recent court proceeding, Trump attorney Emil Bove sought clarification from Robert Costello regarding a particular email exchange involving Michael Cohen. In the email dated June 13, 2018, Costello expressed his belief that they had been 'played,' prompting Bove to inquire further.
Despite objections from Prosecutor Susan Hoffinger, Judge Juan Merchan allowed Costello to elaborate on his statement. Costello explained that his remark stemmed from Cohen's failure to sign a retainer agreement provided by his partner, Jeff Citron, following an initial meeting.
Costello recounted how Cohen consistently offered excuses whenever Citron inquired about the status of the retainer agreement. This led Bove to question whether Costello harbored concerns about representing Cohen in light of his reluctance to sign the agreement.
In response, Costello affirmed his apprehension, acknowledging the potential implications of Cohen's failure to formalize the retainer agreement. The exchange shed light on the complexities of legal representation and the importance of clear contractual agreements in such professional relationships.
