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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Disgraced Attorney Michael Avenatti Found Guilty Of Bilking $300K From Stormy Daniels
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.
Double Jeopardy Claim Leads To Indefinite Hold On Retrial In Michael Avenatti Case
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.
OC Judge Declares Mistrial In Michael Avenatti Embezzlement Case
Michael Avenatti is charged with ripping off at least five clients of nearly $10 million in settlement funds between January 2015 and March 2019.
Attorney Michael Avenatti Released From Prison, Serving 90 Days In SoCal Home Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Avenatti reportedly had pneumonia last year, putting him at high risk to contract the virus.
Former Stormy Daniels Lawyer Michael Avenatti Convicted In Nike Extortion Trial
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.
Michael Avenatti Arrested By IRS Agents For Allegedly Violating Pre-Trial Release Terms
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.
Avenatti Was $15M In Debt When He Tried To Extort Nike, Prosecutors Say
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.
California Bar: Michael Avenatti Stole From Client Using 'Deceit, Dishonesty And Lies'
Attorney Eli Morgenstern said Avenatti poses a threat to clients and the public if he continues to perform legal work.
Paraplegic Man Sues Michael Avenatti For Allegedly Embezzling $4M Settlement
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."
Michael Avenatti Charged With Ripping Off Stormy Daniels, Extortion Of Nike
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.
Michael Avenatti Pleads Not Guilty To Embezzling Millions From Clients
He stole $4 million from a paraplegic man, which he used to finance a coffee business, prosecutors said.
Michael Avenatti Stole Over $12M From Clients, New 36-Count LA Indictment Says
Avenatti is accused of stealing $4 million from a paraplegic man, which he used to finance a coffee business, prosecutors said.
Avenatti Makes First Court Appearance In Federal Fraud Case
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.
'Corrupt Lawyer' Michael Avenatti Arrested In Alleged Nike Extortion Scheme
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
Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Named Co-Conspirator In Avenatti Extortion Case; CNN Cuts Ties
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.
L.A. City Attorney Passes On Charges Vs. Michael Avenatti – For Now
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.
Stormy Daniels' Attorney Michael Avenatti Says He Won't Seek Presidency In 2020
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.
No Felony Charges For Michael Avenatti After LA Arrest
Avenatti was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident which occurred last week. He still could face misdemeanor counts.
Woman Claims Michael Avenatti Dragged Her By Arm Across Floor
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 Posts Bail After Being Booked On Domestic Violence Charge
Michael Avenatti was taken into custody by Los Angeles police Wednesday following a domestic abuse allegation, a law enforcement official said.
Grassley Calls For Criminal Probe Of Kavanaugh Accuser, LA Attorney Avenatti
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.
Stormy Daniels' Attorney Michael Avenatti Ordered To Pay $4.85M
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.
Senate Judiciary Committee Asked Kavanaugh About 2 New Claims Of Sexual Assault Ahead Of Accuser's Senate Testimony
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 Locks Twitter After 4Chan User Claims Girlfriend Pranked Him, Posed As Third Kavanaugh Accuser
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.
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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.
DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
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Protesters gather outside Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills
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.
Bomb squad removes old military device found at Culver City home
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.
Keenan Anderson's cause of death determined by LA County Coroner
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DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
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Protesters gather outside Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills
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.
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Keenan Anderson's cause of death determined by LA County Coroner
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21-year-old Irvine woman arrested for taping dog's snouts shut
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Jurupa Valley man chops off another man's hand during dispute in Riverside
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LA freeway lights darkened by vandalism make for dangerous driving conditions
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Mother demands answers after Metro bus kills son
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Marijuana and driving: California lacks legal THC limit
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DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
Son of former Red Sox star George Scott accused of killing 8-year-old son
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Allstate becomes next major insurer to halt new policy sales in California
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Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969
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DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
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With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
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The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Dodger legend Steve Garvey considering US Senate bid in California, energizing beleaguered GOP
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Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
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Attorney General Rob Bonta joins 16 other attorney generals to urge Kia, Hyundai to recall their cars
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Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969
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.
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