President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney was sentenced to three years in prison and a $1 million fine on Wednesday following his guilty plea in a case involving his participation in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by paying hush-money to Trump's mistresses.
Cohen had once claimed he'd "take a bullet" for Trump, and the reaction to his sentence reflected his loyalty and the effect his moves had on Trump's political rise.
Cohen reportedly took the sentence hard, reportedly closing his eyes and shaking his head as if in disbelief when the sentence was read out.
Cohen had once taunted Hillary Clinton with threats of imprisonment, which prompted many to savor the irony.