Michael Cohen cites testifying against Trump as reason his probation should end early

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer, is asking for a third time that his supervised release from prison end early, claiming that by cooperating so extensively in trials against Trump he has proven his good faith.

According to a letter sent by Cohen's lawyer David Schwartz to Judge Jesse Furman, Cohen made the same request a year ago, but was denied with the judge saying it was "premature."

The judge said at the time, "The question is close" and left the door open for future application.

In June, Schwartz said another application was made, but the judge said it, "Failed to identify any new or extraordinary or sufficiently compelling reasons for his request" and denied the motion.

Given that Cohen has since spent two days testifying in the Trump fraud trial, his lawyer is now arguing that cooperation should be considered.

Thus far, Cohen has served two-thirds of the supervised release.

According to the request, Cohen's probation officer even sent a word of support.

"Mr. Cohen has been compliant with all the terms and conditions of supervised release. He has maintained employment, reported as directed, made himself available for any requests from the Probation Office and satisfied his court-ordered financial obligations. He has not sustained any new arrests or criminal charges," the letter said, quoting an email sent by his probation officer.

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"He has approximately one year remaining of his thirty-six-month term of supervised release. He is due to successfully complete his term of supervised release on November 21, 2024, based on the aforementioned, we do not oppose the submission of an early termination request for the Court's consideration."

The letter goes on to argue that Cohen isn't at risk for recidivism and the supervision goals have been fulfilled. While in prison at Otisville, Cohen completed several programs that would normally count toward a prisoner's "First Step Act points," a law signed by Trump in 2018.

According to the First Step Act, an inmate can earn points for attending programs, remaining non-violent and other requirements. None of those points have been applied to Cohen under the Bureau of Prisons, despite 30 attempts to reach the Regional Counsel.