Former Attorney Sentenced After Couple Loses Home

Ex-attorney sentenced after Bedford County couple lost home

BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former Blair County attorney was sentenced Monday for his role in causing a Bedford County couple to lose their home. Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to theft charges earlier in October for misappropriating $60,000 that his clients paid him to handle a property dispute. Cohen was sentenced to 180 days on house arrest and five years probation. He must also pay $10,000 in restitution to the family and court costs. Before Cohen…

Former Attorney Sentenced After Couple Loses Home

Former Blair County attorney, Michael Cohen, received his sentence yesterday after pleading guilty to theft charges for stealing $60,000 from clients.  The theft caused a Bedford County couple to lose their home in a property dispute that Cohen was hired to handle.  As punishment, Cohen was sentenced to 180 days of house arrest, and five years of probation.  He must also pay $10,000 in restitution to the family, along with court costs.  Cohen al…