The same groups who took me in—the Russians and Italians—also befriended Mike Cohen. While known as a facility for high-profile prisoners, Otisville was also a destination for Jewish prisoners because there was a kosher kitchen. Mike would often get a kosher meal, then take his tray to my table to eat lunch and dinner. We sat together for every meal, talking about life and politics and all the other things bored, notorious men talk about while being held against their will. He made it clear he was no longer a fan of Mr. Trump while also giving me advice on things like writing a book.
