The article details an ongoing legal issue involving Michael Cohen and his spokesperson, Lanny Schwartz, who has been asked by a U.S. District Judge to provide evidence of the existence of certain court cases cited in their legal filings or face sanctions. The cases in question have been investigated by the court, which found no record of their existence. Cohen, a former attorney and fixer for Donald Trump, has been embroiled in legal troubles and is currently seeking early termination of his supervised release. Cohen, a key witness in New York Attorney General Tish James’ civil case against Trump, has had a tumultuous relationship with Trump, transitioning from a loyal defender to a fierce opponent.