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Michael Avenatti (born 1971) is an American lawyer who became internationally known in 2018 for representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in litigation against Donald Trump. He was later convicted of attempting to extort Nike — for which he received a 30-month sentence in 2022 — of defrauding Daniels, and of tax-related offenses, and he was disbarred. In 2023 a court imposed an aggregate sentence of about 14 years for fraud and tax crimes.
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Why did Michael Avenatti become internationally known?
Michael Avenatti gained worldwide attention in 2018 while representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels. He represented her in litigation connected with Donald Trump.
What happened in Michael Avenatti's Nike case?
Avenatti was convicted of attempting to extort Nike. The case led to a 30-month federal prison sentence.
What other criminal case involved Michael Avenatti?
He was convicted in a separate federal case of stealing millions of dollars from clients, including money owed to a client who had received a settlement. The convictions ended his public legal career.
Was Michael Avenatti a television legal commentator?
Yes. During his 2018 media appearances as Stormy Daniels's lawyer, he became a frequent television commentator and political critic of Donald Trump.
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