Michael Avenatti Gets Break From Jail Thanks to Coronavirus
Famed porn lawyer Michael Avenatti was temporarily released from Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan Friday morning.
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Michael Avenatti found GUILTY in Nike Extortion Case
Infamous anti-Trump lawyer, and one-time possible Democrat presidential candidate, Michael Avenatti has been found guilty on all counts in the Nike Extortion case.
Avenatti Allegedly Googled “Insider Trading” Before Attempts to Extort Nike
Things keep getting worse for Michael Avenatti, the fame lusting porn lawyer who was once the Democrat party's greatest hope.
Michael Avenatti’s Bail Revoked, He’ll Remain in Custody Throughout His NY Trial
As Mary blogged earlier today, Michael Avenatti was arrested for violating the terms of his release. It is now being reported that Avenatti has been jailed without bond and will remain in custody throughout his criminal trial in New York.
Federal Agents Arrest Michael Avenatti for Violation of Terms of Release
Federal agents arrested Michael Avenatti on Tuesday evening or violating the terms of his release:
The arrest occurred outside the disciplinary hearing in which the State Bar of California has accused the hard-charging, tough-talking attorney of using a doctored document to scam a client out of nearly $840,000, funneling money from a lawsuit settlement fund to his own personal use.
Michael Avenatti puts attorney fee lien on Stormy Daniels strip club arrest settlement
Now for some comic relief.
Michael Avenatti, the once-upon-a-time highly-touted potential Democrat presidential candidate, former favorite anti-Trumper of cable loon TV, and defendant in multiple criminal prosecutions, claims his most infamous client Stormy Daniels (aka Stephanie Clifford) owes him $2 million in legal fees and costs.
Indictment: Michael Avenatti screwed Stormy Daniels (financially)
We're losing track of all the indictments against Michael Avenatti.
Joe Biden Gets the All-Important Michael Avenatti Endorsement
Just a few months ago, people on CNN and MSNBC were calling Michael Avenatti a contender for 2020. His legal troubles have put an end to that, but Avenatti still wants to be involved so he endorsed Joe Biden. What a great win for Joe.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Michael Avenatti on 36 Counts, Which Includes 34 New Charges
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti with 36 counts that include "fraud, perjury, failure to pay taxes, embezzlement and other financial crimes."
The DOJ wrote in its press release that Avenatti faces 10 counts of wire fraud, 19 tax-related charges, two counts of bank fraud, and four bankruptcy fraud charges, and embezzlement charges.
Michael Avenatti Swats Back at Trump Jr.’s Joke: “it went from Avenatti 2020 to Avenatti 20 to 25”
At the Trump campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan Thursday night, Donald Trump, Jr. took a shot at Michael Avenatti, who was recently charged with embezzlement and extortion and is now in what appears to be serious trouble with the IRS.
FLASHBACK: When the media was in love with Avenatti, a supercut
Before Avenatti was facing charges for embezzelment and dealing with a hefty IRS bill (and investigation), he charmed the media in his role as wanna be Trump foil.
Seems like only yesterday they were fawning over Avenatti, talking about him as a serious 2020 contender, and here's the supercut to prove it:
Avenatti IRS problems added to Extortion and Embezzlement charges
Michael Avenatti's problems are only getting worse. Recently dinged for extortion and embezzlement, now, the fame-lusting porn lawyer is tangoing with the IRS, who has been investigating Avenatti for a decade.
Avenatti Tells CBS: ‘Facts are on My Side’ in Nike Extortion Case
Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti faces federal charges of extortion, bank fraud, and wire fraud in New York and California. He left jail on Monday after posting a $300,000 bond.
Avenatti almost immediately sat down with CBS News to explain his side of the story. He claims he never tried to extort Nike, but admits he's "nervous" and scared" at the thought of spending the rest of his life in prison.
Feds Charge Michael Avenatti with Extortion, Embezzlement
At 11:16AM, lawyer Michael Avenatti tweeted about his press conference tomorrow morning, which would cover a high school/prep school scandal that involves Nike.
Only 46 minutes later, a CNN reporter tweeted that the Southern District of New York charged Avenatti for "attempting to extract more than $20M in payments from a publicly traded company by threatening to use his ability to garner publicity to inflict substantial financial & reputational harm on the company if his demands were not met."
The DOJ also announced Avennati's arrest on a separate charge of federal bank fraud and wire fraud.
Avenatti: I broke up with Stormy before she broke up with me!
This quote from the L.A. Times about Michael Avenatti and Stormy Daniels (aka Stephanie Clifford) parting ways perfectly sums up the result of Avenatti's legal prowess:
"While the two lawsuits produced no courtroom victory for Avenatti, they did turn him into a celebrity"
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