Michael Avenatti

Michael Avenatti, the attorney who represented porn star Stormy Daniels in her suit against former U.S. President Donald Trump, was sentenced to prison for cheating clients out of millions of dollars.

Avenatti greets prospective jurors for extortion trial

Jury selection is underway for California lawyer Mike Avenatti, who is accused of attempting to extort millions from Nike. More

January 27, 2020

Warden: Michael Avenatti kept in his own cell for his safety

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the jet-setting lawyer who once represented porn star Stormy Daniels in her battles with President Donald Trump, is being housed in isolation at a federal lockup facility for his own safety, the jail warden said Tuesday. Avenatti is currently being held in the most […] More

January 22, 2020

Prosecutor: Avenatti arrested on alleged bail violation

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the embattled former attorney for the porn actress Stormy Daniels, was arrested Tuesday evening in California for alleged bail violations, according to a court filing by federal prosecutors. The arrest came as Avenatti was appearing before the State Bar Court in Los Angeles, which […] More

January 15, 2020

Prosecutors: Deeply-in-debt Michael Avenatti sought payday

Prosecutors say Michael Avenatti was over $15 million in debt when he tried to extort up to $25 million from Nike. More

December 26, 2019