Cohen to Pay 'Very Serious Price' After Guilty Plea, Prosecutor Says

The transcript discusses Mr. Cohen's legal issues, including tax evasion from 2012 to 2016, where he failed to report over $4.3 million, resulting in a $1.3 million loss to the U.S. Treasury. He also made false statements to obtain a $500,000 line of credit by concealing $14 million in debt. Additionally, Cohen pled guilty to campaign finance violations, including unlawful corporate contributions and excessive personal contributions to influence the 2016 election. He sought reimbursement for these contributions through false invoices. The transcript highlights the seriousness of these charges, especially for a lawyer, and emphasizes the importance of adhering to campaign finance laws.

What were the two campaign finance charges Mr. Cohen pled guilty to?

What was the purpose of the payments Mr. Cohen made to silence two women?