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Patrick Cotter talks to national media about developments in Mueller investigation

Headshot of Greensfelder Office Patrick CotterGreensfelder Officer Patrick Cotter was interviewed by numerous media outlets regarding developments in the federal investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller regarding Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Recent media mentions include:

'A f---ing travesty': Justice Department veterans say the way Mueller's testimony was handled blew past the 'historical significance of this moment'
Business Insider, July 26, 2019

Former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony, like his report, promises an ink-blot test for partisans
USA Today, July 22, 2019

Mueller Pretty Much Just Told Congress: Impeach or Go Home
Vice News, May 29, 2019

Bill Barr Picked a ‘Mueller-Like’ Prosecutor to Investigate the Mueller Probe
Vice News, May 17, 2019

Barr vs. Mueller: The attorney general fights his own battle with the special counsel as he stands up for Trump
USA Today, May 3, 2019

Could Erik Prince be in perjury trouble?
The Washington Post, April 30, 2019

Robert Mueller splits with attorney-general on obstruction
Financial Times, April 19, 2019

Mueller’s Collusion Case Fell Apart When No Law Fit the Facts
Bloomberg, April 19, 2019

Local Attorneys Offer Key Takeaways from Mueller Report
WTTW Chicago Tonight, April 18, 2019

The Mueller Report Makes A Damning Case That Trump Obstructed Justice
Vice News, April 18, 2019

'Spying Is A Judgment': After Mueller, Will Trump Get His Grand Inquisition?
Vanity Fair, April 17, 2019

The Insiders’ Guide To the Mueller Report
Politico, April 15, 2019

Mueller’s report found no Russia collusion, but vindication remains elusive for Trump
USA Today, March 24, 2019

Mueller Laid Out the Dots. His Report May Show If They Connect
Bloomberg, March 21, 2019

Trump just nixed a major argument against releasing the Mueller report
The Washington Post, March 20, 2019

Mueller’s busy week offers new signs his report is coming soon
Politico, March 16, 2019

Mueller Might Not Be Done With Manafort Yet
The Atlantic, March 15, 2019

Manafort's bad day underscores the peril in sprawling Trump probes, some beyond the president's control
USA Today, March 13, 2019

What Robert Mueller could say on the witness stand
The Washington Post, Feb. 25, 2019

Trump faces a legal reckoning – but are his worst troubles yet to come?
The Guardian, Feb. 24, 2019

We Asked 5 Experts: Is Roger Stone the Key to Collusion?
Washingtonian, Feb. 8, 2019

R.I.P. the ‘Mueller report’?
The Washington Post, Jan. 17, 2019

Flynn’s suggestion he was set up by FBI backfires badly as sentencing judge shows his displeasure
The Washington Post, Dec. 19, 2018

"A Mystery and a Blunder": Flynn’s Plea Deal Crashes and Burns as Sentencing Judge Goes "On the Warpath"
Vanity Fair, Dec. 18, 2018

"That May Strengthen the Case": What Michael Cohen’s Prison Sentence Means for Donald Trump
Vanity Fair, Dec. 12, 2018

Russia investigation critics have finally found their supposed ‘perjury trap’
The Washington Post, Dec. 12, 2018

Mob mentality: how Mueller is working to turn Trump's troops
The Guardian, Dec. 8, 2018

Robert Mueller: Probe dumps Paul Manafort as a witness for lying, but about what?
USA Today, Nov. 27, 2018

Could Robert Mueller be about to tell us something big?
The Washington Post, Nov. 27, 2018

Mueller Wouldn’t Accuse Manafort Of Lying Without Major Proof, Experts Say
Talking Points Memo, Nov. 27, 2018

Manafort accused of lying to U.S. special counsel, blowing up plea deal
Reuters, Nov. 26, 2018

Mueller Promises More Details on Manafort Case in 10 Days
Bloomberg, Nov. 15, 2018

Government seizures cleared to begin in Manafort case in range of $15 million
The Washington Post, Oct. 19, 2018

Experts say federal investigators now have 'the perfect storm of cooperators' against Trump
Business Insider, Sept. 18, 2018

Mueller's investigation bears the hallmark of an organized crime case
Business Insider, Sept. 16, 2018

Stunning Flip: Manafort Pleads Guilty, Cooperates With Mueller
MSNBC The Beat With Ari Melber, Sept. 14, 2018

How Trump and Manafort Are Helping Each Other in the Russia Investigation
The Atlantic, Sept. 13, 2018

Trump’s Ire at Op-Ed Is Unlikely to Justify a Federal Probe, Officials Say
Bloomberg, Sept. 7, 2018

Paul Manafort Is About to Learn If a Third Trial Is in His Future
Bloomberg, Aug. 29, 2018

The other federal investigation worrying Trump
The Last Word, Aug. 28, 2018

National Enquirer Boss Granted Immunity in Cohen Case
CNN Newsroom, Aug. 24, 2018

New York Prosecutors May Pose a Bigger Threat to Trump Than Mueller
The Atlantic, Aug. 24, 2018

Michael Cohen Plea, Paul Manafort Verdict: Examining the Fallout
Chicago Tonight, Aug. 22, 2018

Cohen's lawyer's cryptic claim that his client knows of a Trump-linked Russia conspiracy could be a 'game-changer' for Mueller
Business Insider, Aug. 22, 2018

8 experts on why the Paul Manafort jury doesn’t have a verdict yet — and what it might mean
Vox, Aug., 19, 2018

Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance
Associated Press, Aug. 16, 2018

Five key points that could sway the jury in Paul Manafort's trial — and determine his fate
USA Today, Aug. 16, 2018

Manafort defense rests without calling witnesses in tax- and bank-fraud trial
The Washington Post, Aug. 15, 2018

An important clue from Mueller in the Russia collusion probe?
The Washington Post, Aug. 2, 2018

Former federal prosecutor: Paul Manafort’s defense has a 'very low likelihood of success'
Mic, Aug. 1, 2018

Witness For The Prosecution: How Rick Gates Went From Paul Manafort’s Protégé To His Greatest Nemesis
Talking Points Memo, July 31, 2018

The Many Defenses Of Paul Manafort
Law360, July 20, 2018

House Democrats say GOP blocked them from interviewing alleged Russian agent in probe
Mic, July 18, 2018

Michael Cohen to Trump: I will flip on you if I need to
The Washington Post, July 2, 2018

Paul Manafort’s Day Of Reckoning Might Be Coming Sooner Than We Thought
Talking Points Memo, June 7, 2018

Judge gives Manafort team until Friday to reply to witness tampering allegation
The Washington Post, June 5, 2018

'He’s Looking for Quid Pro Quos': Is Andrii Artemenko The Key to The Trump-Russia Case?
Vanity Fair, May 16, 2018

Giuliani went on Fox News to defuse Trump's legal drama. He inflamed it instead, experts say
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, May 4, 2018

Rudy Giuliani made another huge admission about the Stormy Daniels case that experts say puts Trump in legal jeopardy
Business Insider, May 3, 2018

The leaked Mueller questions give a rare peak into Trump-Russia probe, but uncertainty remains
Mic, April 30, 2018

Department of Justice Removes 'Press Freedom' Language in Manual for Federal Prosecutors
Newsweek, April 30, 2018

Did Trump just make a ‘hugely damning admission’ in the Stormy Daniels case?
The Washington Post, April 26, 2018

6 big questions in the Michael Cohen saga
The Washington Post, April 16, 2018

Could James Comey's book threaten credibility as chief prosecution witness?
USA Today, April 16, 2018

Why Trump Hasn’t Fired Sessions
The Atlantic, April 13, 2018

'Why Hurry to Make a Deal?': With Trump Raging at Mueller, Manafort May Be Gunning for a Pardon
Vanity Fair, April 11, 2018

FBI Raids of Trump’s Personal Attorney Cohen Raise Questions
Chicago Tonight, April 10, 2018

'If I were Cohen, I’d be concerned': What the FBI raid means for Trump and his 'pit bull' lawyer
Mic, April 10, 2018

Trump says attorney-client privilege is ‘dead’ in wake of FBI raid targeting his attorney
The Washington Post, April 10, 2018

Prosecutors strike blow against Trump inner circle
Financial Times, April 10, 2018

How Trump may have unwittingly invited the Michael Cohen raid
The Washington Post, April 10, 2018

Hope Hicks Has Been Loyal To Trump, But How Long Will That Last?
Bustle, April 3, 2018

Trump doesn't take anyone's advice but his own, and now it's coming back to bite him in the Russia probe
Business Insider, March 27, 2018

John Dowd Resigns as Trump’s Lead Lawyer in Mueller Probe
Bloomberg, March 22, 2018

Andrew McCabe's firing may have been 'unfortunate,' but it was 'not unreasonable,' experts say — and it leaves FBI agents 'shaken'
Business Insider, March 19, 2018

'Red alert time': Trump's personal attorney is now calling for the Russia probe to be shut down
Business Insider, March 17, 2018

Could getting Andrew McCabe fired come back to bite Trump?
The Washington Post, March 17, 2018

Roger Stone’s got big problems
The Washington Post, March 13, 2018

A Trump spokesman just said something about collusion that he might come to regret
The Washington Post, March 12, 2018

Why Doesn’t Paul Manafort Cut A Deal?
Law360, March 6, 2018

Ex-Trump aide defies Mueller, risks jail
Politico, March 5, 2018

Jared Kushner dealings raise new questions about conflicts of interest
PBS NewsHour, March 1, 2018

Sessions silent no longer in face of Trump's wrath
USA Today, March 1, 2018

Mulling Manafort's unusual two-trial strategy
Politico, March 1, 2018

Manafort's LA bankruptcy fight may offer new avenue for Mueller probe
Reuters, Feb. 26, 2018

Reports: Trump’s former campaign director Rick Gates strikes deal, will cooperate with Mueller
Mic, Feb. 23. 2018

Special counsel Mueller files new charges against Manafort, Gates
The Washington Post, Feb. 22, 2018

Mueller adds new tax, bank fraud charges against Manafort, Gates
Politico, Feb. 22, 2018

Robert Mueller Knows How To Keep A Secret
Buzzfeed News, Feb. 22, 2018

Mueller Investigation Heats Up as 13 Russians Indicted
Chicago Tonight, Feb. 20, 2018

Who Is Alex Van Der Zwaan, Special Counsel Robert Mueller's New Defendant?
Newsweek, Feb. 20, 2018

Russian indictments could set stage for more Mueller charges
Reuters, Feb. 16, 2018

Republicans set their sights on a familiar target as they investigate the FBI and Obama administration
Business Insider, Feb. 14, 2018

The Nunes memo leaves out critical information, former federal prosecutor says
Mic, Feb. 2, 2018

Why Trump's desire to fire Mueller may invite obstruction case and why it's such a big deal
USA Today, Jan. 26, 2018

Trump attorney tells CNN he will decide if president talks to Mueller
Panel discussion on CNN's OutFront, Jan. 25, 2018

What Does Bannon Know About Trump And Russia? Mueller Subpoenas Former Chief Strategist
Newsweek, Jan. 16, 2018

Trump Justice Department Slams Paul Manafort’s Bid to Shut Down Russia Probe as ‘Frivolous’
Newsweek, Jan. 3, 2018

Analysis: The quiet probe into Clinton email investigation could be a landmine for Robert Mueller
USA Today, Dec. 26, 2017

Mueller Avoids Pitfalls by Giving Trump the Silent Treatment
Bloomberg, Dec. 21, 2017

Trump’s lawyer isn’t keeping president quiet during Mueller investigation, Ty Cobb says in new interview
Newsweek, Dec. 14, 2017

'A weapon of desperation': Trump loyalists are doubling down on a familiar strategy as the Russia probe reaches a boiling point
Business Insider, Dec. 10, 2017

Undisclosed emails show follow-up after Trump Tower meeting
Panel discussion on CNN's OutFront, Dec. 7, 2017

Flynn's plea deal puts Mueller inside Trump's inner circle with a message: 'We're coming for you'
USA Today, Dec. 2, 2017

Trump tweet suggests he knew Flynn lied to FBI when he fired him
USA Today, Dec. 2, 2017

Trump Says ‘Nothing to Hide’ as Flynn Plea Brings Mueller Closer
Bloomberg, Dec. 2, 2017

This week in Trump-Russia news: Well, that escalated quickly, didn’t it?
Mic, Dec. 2, 1017

Trump keeps playing nice with Mueller, for now
Politico, Dec. 2, 2017

Michael Flynn could cooperate with congressional investigators next
Washington Examiner, Dec. 1, 2017

Michael Flynn Could Face Lie Detector and Go Undercover for Mueller Investigation
Newsweek, Dec. 1, 2017

Mueller is zeroing in on Michael Flynn
Business Insider, Nov. 22, 2017

Flynn's indictment could seal Mueller's obstruction-of-justice case against Trump
Business Insider, Nov. 6, 2017

The Conspicuous Gap In Mueller’s Case Against Trump Adviser Papadopoulos
Talking Points Memo, Nov. 5, 2017

Mueller’s moves send message to other potential targets: Beware, I’m coming
Washington Post, Oct. 30, 2017

Mueller just threw a huge wrench in Trump's attempts to distance himself from Manafort
Business Insider, Oct. 30, 2017

Former assistant US attorney: Robert Mueller indictments send tough message to other witnesses
Washington Examiner, Oct. 30, 2017

Charges may pressure ex-Trump manager to cooperate ─ lawyers
Reuters, Oct. 30, 2017

In Russia Probe, Mueller's First Charges a Show of Force
U.S. News, Oct. 30, 2017

Trump’s Former Campaign Chair, Associate Indicted for Money Laundering
Chicago Tonight, Oct. 30, 2017

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