Michael AvenattiWho is Michael Avenatti? The California-based lawyer rose to prominence in 2018, when he began representing Stormy Daniels, filing lawsuits against then President Donald J. Trump and Michael D.Jan 27, 2022
lawyer Michael AvenattiNike has asked a Manhattan federal judge to order fallen lawyer Michael Avenatti to pay more than $856,000 in restitution for his botched attempt to extort up to $25 million from the giant athletic apparel company.Jul 15, 2021
Michael Avenatti, the brash lawyer who shot to fame representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against Donald Trump before a swirl of criminal charges ended his legal career, was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison on Thursday for trying to extort Nike.Jul 8, 2021
Avenatti is now a convicted felon, found guilty of attempting to extort Nike in a scheme the government describes as a desperate shakedown. He is facing two and a half years in prison, pending his appeal.Dec 22, 2021