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Former attorney Michael Avenatti exits after the guilty verdict in his criminal trial, at the United States Courthouse in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., February 4, 2022. Photo by Brendan McDermid/REUTERS

Politics Dec 05

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in California fraud case

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press

Politics Jun 02

Michael Avenatti, attorney for adult film actress Stormy Daniels, leaves Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division after being arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, in Culver City, California, Nov. 14, 2018. File photo by Mike Blake/REUTERS
Michael Avenatti gets 4 years in prison for stealing book proceeds from Stormy Daniels

Michael Avenatti has been sentenced to four years in prison for cheating Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds at the height of his famed clash with then-President Donald Trump.

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Nation Feb 04

Former attorney Michael Avenatti departs the United States Courthouse during his criminal trial in New York
Michael Avenatti found guilty of stealing from Stormy Daniels

Michael Avenatti was convicted by a jury on charges that he cheated porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000 she was supposed to get for writing a book about an alleged tryst with former president Donald Trump.

By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Nation Jan 24

Adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, speaks to media along with lawyer Michael Avenatti (right) outside federal court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, on April 16, 2018. Photo by Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters
Stormy Daniels and former lawyer Avenatti, who brought suits against Donald Trump, face off at trial

The porn star who catapulted Michael Avenatti to fame four years ago will get a starring role in a New York courtroom when prosecutors try to prove the California lawyer cheated her of $300,000 in book proceeds.

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Nation Jul 08

Attorney Michael Avenatti arrives for his sentencing hearing in New York
Avenatti sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for extortion

A New York judge has sentenced the combative California lawyer Michael Avenatti to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike.

By Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Feb 14

Watch 4:14
News Wrap: Army says Vindman won’t be investigated over impeachment testimony

In our news wrap Friday, Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated over his impeachment testimony against President Trump, says Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy. Vindman already lost his job with the National Security Council. Also, Turkish-backed rebels shot…

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Feb 14

Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Avenatti did not testify, but his lawyers said he was following the wishes of an amateur youth basketball league director who wanted him to force Nike to fire corrupt executives and fix its culture. …

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May 22

Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels

By Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Federal prosecutors in New York City say Michael Avenatti used a doctored document to divert about $300,000 that Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal.

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Apr 29

Avenatti to be arraigned on charges of cheating, lying

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press

The lawyer who represented porn actress Stormy Daniels is facing charges that he stole millions of dollars from clients, cheated on his taxes and lied to investigators.

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Apr 11

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News Wrap: Powerful blizzard knocks out power in the Midwest

In our news wrap Thursday, a powerful spring blizzard hammered the central U.S., bringing heavy snow and gusty winds. The bomb cyclone has knocked out power to nearly 56,000 customers across Minnesota and Iowa. Meanwhile, a Southern California federal grand…

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