During the ongoing investigation, prosecutor Susan Hoffinger meticulously reviewed each monthly invoice and payment made to Michael Cohen. She discovered a pattern where the language used in the invoices was misleading, with terms like 'false invoice' and 'falsely states' indicating payments for a non-existent retainer agreement.
Each time Hoffinger questioned Cohen about the invoices, he confirmed that they inaccurately claimed to be for services rendered during that specific month. Additionally, the check stub descriptions were found to be misleading, falsely stating that the payments were for a retainer.
This scrutiny by Hoffinger sheds light on potential discrepancies in the financial transactions between Cohen and his clients. The use of deceptive language in the invoices raises concerns about the transparency and accuracy of the financial dealings between the parties involved.
