BREAKING: Michael Avenatti WEEPS in court as
he’s sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for extortion
Posted By: Skinnydip, 7/8/2021 4:29:46 PM
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti had a tearful day in court on Monday as he was sentenced to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort footwear giant Nike to the tune of possibly as much as $25 million. Avenatti had previously been in the public light as a lawyer for representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her failed lawsuit against former president Donald Trump. Ironically, Daniels herself is now also claiming that Avenatti defrauded her, and has also had charges brought against him to wit, according to CNBC.
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BREAKING: Michael Avenatti WEEPS in court as
he’s sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for extortion 26 replies
he’s sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for extortion 26 replies
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti had a tearful day in court on Monday as he was sentenced to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort footwear giant Nike to the tune of possibly as much as $25 million. Avenatti had previously been in the public light as a lawyer for representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her failed lawsuit against former president Donald Trump. Ironically, Daniels herself is now also claiming that Avenatti defrauded her, and has also had charges brought against him to wit, according to CNBC.
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Breaking: Kamala announces US-Mexico border
visit after Trump border announcement
last week 9 replies
visit after Trump border announcement
last week 9 replies
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reform legislation 42 replies
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Hunter Biden art show
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Got off light by a gullible judge.