
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in prison
A Manhattan federal judge sentenced disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti to more prison time Thursday.
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A Manhattan federal judge sentenced disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti to more prison time Thursday.
The judge said Avenatti's crime against Daniels was made "out of desperation" when his law firm was struggling. He called Avenatti's behavior "craven and egregious" and blamed it on "blind ambition."
Avenatti stared straight ahead as the verdict was read. It was another crushing defeat for the California lawyer, who has faced a host of legal problems after briefly rising to fame as one of Trump's leading antagonists on cable news early in the Republican's administration.
Avenatti was convicted of attempted extortion and fraud linked to his representation of a Los Angeles youth basketball league organizer who was upset that Nike ended its league sponsorship.
The federal jail in New York City where wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein took his own life is on lockdown as authorities try to determine whether someone smuggled a gun inside one of the most secure federal jails in the country.
The charges carry a combined potential penalty of 42 years in prison.
Avenatti was indicted last week on charges that he cheated Daniels out of $300,000 she was owed for her book, "Full Disclosure," which was published in October.
Federal prosecutors say Avenatti took money Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal.
Embattled attorney Michael Avenatti is now accused of embezzling nearly $2 million dollars intended for an NBA star's ex-girlfriend.
The brash lawyer faces a hearing in the Orange County city of Santa Ana on charges he fraudulently obtained $4 million in bank loans and pocketed $1.6 million that belonged to a client.
The attorney was arrested this week and charged with extortion and fraud.
In his first interview since he was arrested on federal charges fraud and extortion, Michael Avenatti denied any wrongdoing but said he is "concerned" about the prospect of prison time.
Spokesman Ciaran McEvoy says the lawyer best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against Trump faces federal charges in New York and California.
The attorney for Stormy Daniels and a prominent Trump critic, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, the Los Angeles Police Department said Wednesday.
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Police say at around 8 p.m. the officer saw another man pull out a gun, and aim it a crowd on Jamaica Avenue.
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise.
Troopers said two drivers were arguing with with one another on the road's right lane when a third car hit them.
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Police say at around 8 p.m. the officer saw another man pull out a gun, and aim it a crowd on Jamaica Avenue.
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
Troopers said two drivers were arguing with with one another on the road's right lane when a third car hit them.
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
Eastern Conference leaders won 1-0 on Sunday despite playing the final 20 minutes a man down.
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
Triston McKenzie shut down New York's big-bashing lineup over seven superb innings in Cleveland's 2-0 win Sunday.
Carlos Carrasco rebounded from a pair of poor starts and the Amazins' cruised to a 4-1 win on Sunday.
New York lost for the fourth time in five games and its lead in the NL East was shaved to 2 1/2 games over Atlanta.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
CBS2's Dana Tyler has more on the officer's condition.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has what you need to know about an expected beautiful Fourth of July.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on the sights and sounds in East Rutherford.
Zachari Gallo, who shared pictures of his injuries, said he he fought the shark after being bitten on the chest and hand. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
As people prepare to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July, veterinarians say pet owners need to be prepared, too. CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke with a doctor on what you can do now.