CRIME May 22, 2019 Michael Avenatti indicted on charges of defrauding ex-client Stormy Daniels, identity theft Embattled attorney Michael Avenatti was charged by federal prosecutors in New York Wednesday with defrauding adult film star Stormy Daniels, the client who propelled Avenatti into the national spotlight.
Media May 22, 2019 Latest Avenatti charges reignite criticism of media that once lauded him Michael Avenatti's once-cozy relationship with prominent members of the media has been called out again in the wake of the disgraced lawyer's latest controversy.
Michael Avenatti May 15, 2019 Michael Avenatti hires lawyer to defend him in federal fraud case A day after a federal judge rejected Michael Avenatti's request to be represented by a public defender, the embattled attorney announced Wednesday that he had hired his own private counsel.
Michael Avenatti April 30, 2019 Mark Steyn: Avenatti a 'flimflam' lawyer who will be lucky to avoid prison time Conservative commentator Mark Steyn joined “Tucker Carlson Tonight” Monday to talk about disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti, calling the for former presidential hopeful a “flimflam shyster.”
Michael Avenatti April 29, 2019 Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty in federal wire, bank fraud case Michael Avenatti, the former attorney for porn actress Stormy Daniels, pleaded not guilty Monday federal charges that he allegedly stole millions of dollars from his clients, failed to pay taxes and lied in bankruptcy cases.
Michael Avenatti April 27, 2019 Michael Avenatti still looking for legal representation in Nike extortion case Michael Avenatti is in the market for a lawyer to represent him in a federal case accusing him of trying to shake down Nike out of up to $25 million last month.
Joe Biden April 25, 2019 Joe Biden endorsed by Michael Avenatti after launching 2020 bid: 'He has my enthusiastic support' Joe Biden has already picked up a big-name endorsement -- but it might not be one he is happy to receive.
Michael Avenatti April 22, 2019 Michael Avenatti like a 'Disney villain,' former federal prosecutor says As legal troubles mount for high-profile attorney Michael Avenatti, a former federal prosecutor Monday compared him to a "Disney villain" and said Avenatti may have found a fight that's too big, even for him.
Donald Trump April 21, 2019 Dershowitz gives media an 'F,' says CNN chose Avenatti over him Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Sunday that CNN kept him off the network due to his analysis of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, and claimed that the channel once booted him from appearing on air in favor of troubled lawyer Michael Avenatti.
Michael Avenatti April 14, 2019 'Saturday Night Live' mocks Lori Loughlin, Julian Assange, Michael Avenatti and MSNBC Mueller report coverage "Saturday Night Live" had a doozy of a cold open this week, skewering the arrest of Julian Assange, Michael Avenatti, Lori Loughlin and her alleged role in the college admissions scandal and even MSNBC's coverage of the Mueller report and Russia investigation.
CRIME April 12, 2019 Michael Avenatti hit with 36-count federal indictment that could put him behind bars for 335 years Michael Avenatti, the former Stormy Daniels attorney and once-rumored 2020 presidential candidate, is now facing up to 335 years in prison after being slapped with three dozen new federal charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients, failed to pay taxes and lied in bankruptcy cases, amongst other accusations.