
Michael Avenatti pleads guilty to tax, wire fraud charges
Prosecutors allege the Newport Beach attorney defrauded at least five clients in Orange County. Ross Palombo reports.
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Prosecutors allege the Newport Beach attorney defrauded at least five clients in Orange County. Ross Palombo reports.
He has yet to begin serving a 2 1/2 year prison sentence he received in 2020 for trying to extort up to $25 million from sportswear giant Nike.
The retrial of Michael Avenatti, who is most known for representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against former President Donald Trump, has been indefinitely put on hold based on an argument of double jeopardy.
Michael Avenatti is charged with ripping off at least five clients of nearly $10 million in settlement funds between January 2015 and March 2019.
Avenatti reportedly had pneumonia last year, putting him at high risk to contract the virus.
Newport Beach attorney who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.
Attorney Michael Avenatti, who formerly represented porn star Stormy Daniels, has been arrested by IRS agents following a state bar hearing for allegedly violating terms of his pre-trial release.
Last week, the California State Bar said it wants Avenatti placed on involuntary inactive status because they say he poses a threat to clients and the public if he continues doing legal work.
Attorney Eli Morgenstern said Avenatti poses a threat to clients and the public if he continues to perform legal work.
According to prosecutors, Avenatti put the money towards financing a coffee business. "On a one-to-100 scale, the despicability of his conduct ranks a thousand."
Federal prosecutors in New York City say Avenatti used a doctored document to divert about $300,000 that Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal.
He stole $4 million from a paraplegic man, which he used to finance a coffee business, prosecutors said.
Avenatti is accused of stealing $4 million from a paraplegic man, which he used to finance a coffee business, prosecutors said.
He's battling two federal cases. One on each coast. And today celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti is answering two federal charges here in California. He's accused of filing bogus tax returns to get millions of dollars in loans. Randy Paige reports.
Newport Beach attorney Michael Avenatti was arrested on charges of bank fraud, embezzling a client's money and attempting to extort more than $20 million from athletic equipment giant Nike
Geragos appeared on CNN this month to discuss the case against his client Jussie Smollett, an actor accused of fabricating a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago.
The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office is declining to file charges against attorney Michael Avenatti stemming from his arrest last year on suspicion of domestic violence.
Southland attorney Michael Avenatti, who was recently arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and is best known for representing Stormy Daniels, said he will not run for president in 2020.
Avenatti was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident which occurred last week. He still could face misdemeanor counts.
An actress who says she had a relationship with Michael Avenatti alleges that he dragged her across the floor of his Los Angeles apartment after an argument over money, according to court documents obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
Michael Avenatti was taken into custody by Los Angeles police Wednesday following a domestic abuse allegation, a law enforcement official said.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday asked for a criminal investigation into whether Julie Swetnick and her attorney, Michael Avenatti made false claims.
The judgment by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dennis Landin marks the first time the media-savvy Avenatti is being held personally liable in the case.
Both new claims stem from complaints sent to senators and describe separate incidents that allegedly occurred in 1998 and 1985, bringing the number of sexual misconduct allegations against Brett Kavanaugh to five.
Michael Avenatti's twitter was "protected" Tuesday after a 4Chan user posted his girlfriend was the woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh and his friends of getting her and other girls drunk before trying to sexually assault them as teens.
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills.
Residents of a home in Culver City found what police described as a "suspicious device" on their property, which required removal by the sheriff's bomb squad.
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
A person was rushed to a hospital Saturday after a shooting on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles.
Police presence was heavy throughout the morning and into the afternoon, where police literally formed a line, standing between the two sides.
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills.
Residents of a home in Culver City found what police described as a "suspicious device" on their property, which required removal by the sheriff's bomb squad.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office announced in a statement that Anderson's cause of death was determined as "effects of cardiomyopathy and cocaine use."
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills.
A person was rushed to a hospital Saturday after a shooting on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles.
With a full weekend of WeHo Pride events ahead, street closures began Thursday in the West Hollywood area to make room for the festivities.
Air quality regulators are offering residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties up to $12,000 to buy an electric vehicle.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office announced in a statement that Anderson's cause of death was determined as "effects of cardiomyopathy and cocaine use."
Air quality regulators are offering residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties up to $12,000 to buy an electric vehicle.
Gabriela Barrera, 21, was arrested on felony animal abuse charges after animal services officers arrived to her home and found several dogs with their snouts wrapped shut with masking tape.
At 11 years old and with three remaining teeth, a Mission Viejo pooch proved that he still had a little dog left in him when a pair of coyotes attacked his little brother.
Deputies in San Clemente have arrested multiple teenagers accused of brutally beating three Marines over the weekend.
Multiple events and tributes are scheduled across the Southland on Monday, Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Drew Hellerud, 31, was arrested after investigators found his three-month-old daughter suffering life-threatening injuries consistent with child abuse.
Air quality regulators are offering residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties up to $12,000 to buy an electric vehicle.
The suspect is back on the streets after posting a $55,000 bail.
Multiple events and tributes are scheduled across the Southland on Monday, Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Stephen Daniel Dillard, a 38-year-old Jurupa Valley resident, was arrested this week in connection with an assault in which he allegedly assaulted another person with a sword, severing their hand.
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
KCAL News investigative reporter David Goldstein finds serious safety problems on Los Angeles freeways.
One bus, one driver, one young man, and one deadly moment - all of it leading to months of questions for one mother about the circumstances surrounding her son's death. Now a new view from video never seen before - and new questions. Ross Palombo reports.
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
The father is also a person of interest in the disappearance of the mother, who was last seen in 2019, authorities said.
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing the entertainer in Los Angeles under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders.
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
Millions will fire up the grill for the first time this Memorial Day but safety is paramount.
More than 2.5 million cars that have potentially deadly recalls are still on the road across the United States, and California has the highest concentration. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar joins us with what this means for drivers.
Some companies are claiming to diagnose cancer with a full-body MRI. But the procedure isn't covered by health insurance -- so is it worth the money? Joy Benedict examines the issue.
A local man nearly had his property sold out from under him in an elaborate real estate scam. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar tells us what happened, and why this type of scam is growing in popularity here locally.
Greether pairs female travelers with female tour guides. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows how it works.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
Millions will fire up the grill for the first time this Memorial Day but safety is paramount.
At least 18 people have contracted salmonella, which the CDC has linked to cookie dough sold by Papa Murphy's.
Some companies are claiming to diagnose cancer with a full-body MRI. But the procedure isn't covered by health insurance -- so is it worth the money? Joy Benedict examines the issue.
A local man nearly had his property sold out from under him in an elaborate real estate scam. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar tells us what happened, and why this type of scam is growing in popularity here locally.
The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a California animal cruelty law that affects the pork industry.
Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios continued Monday, the final day of the current contract. If no deal is reached, a strike could commence at midnight.
What's old is now new -- to you. The resale market is booming as inflation soars and consumers try to find ways to save. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes a look at the growing trend.
Attorneys general in 17 states want the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal.
Clayton Kershaw beat the Yankees for the first time with nine strikeouts over seven innings of four-hit ball, and Mookie Betts hit two more homers in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-4 victory over New York.
Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani for a major league-best 50 RBIs, backing a strong start by Framber Valdez in the Houston Astros' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Alex Bregman and José Abreu had two RBIs each and Kyle Tucker added three hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Angels in a game during which where Los Angeles manager Phil Nevin was ejected.
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Texas Rangers for lefty Luis Valdez.
Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders.
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing the entertainer in Los Angeles under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.
Tupac Shakur, legendary hip-hop icon and actor, is to be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week.
Armie Hammer, who was accused two years ago of rape by a woman who alleged the actor sexually assaulted her and beat her feet with a riding crop in Los Angeles in 2017 after they met on Facebook, will not face criminal charges, prosecutors announced today.
John Beasley, the veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama "Everwood" and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s, has died.
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe located in Woodland Hills.
Donut Friend, donut and ice cream shop founded in Los Angeles, has an entirely plant-based menu
Lifestyle expert Paul Zahn shares some Pride Month events: Cocktails for a cause, music at WeHo Pride and LA Pride in the Park and more
Director Drea Castro discusses her 10-year project documentary and the stories of all 11 blind hikers who braved the Mt. Baldy ascent.
Nick Federoff, of Things Green, demonstrates an organic method to control weeds by using propane
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
A series of shots from the first day of the Genesis Invitational professional golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades.
A look at some of Sunday's most memorable moments from music's biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.