There are 34 charges, mostly for covering up the payments by manipulating the bookwork. Cohen spent 3 years in jail for following Trump's orders. His bookkeeper, Weisellberg, is in jail for his actions, for the 2nd time.
He had a 9-month affair with Stormy and a longer one with McDougal. Stormy says he strung her along by saying he would put her on the Apprentice. He was married to Melania at the time, but we know how much he respects his wives and his marriages. He seems to respect nothing, including his MAGAs.
It was an election coverup plot involving several people including David Pecker.