Avenatti released from prison over virus concerns

Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti has been temporarily released from prison due to coronavirus concerns. Avenatti was convicted earlier this year of attempting to extort over $20 million from Nike.

• Apr 24, 2020

Michael Avenatti released from prison over coronavirus fears

Avenatti's attorneys argued that a case of pneumonia six months ago has made him more vulnerable to contracting coronavirus in a New York correctional facility.

• Apr 24, 2020

Loaded gun found in Manhattan jail that housed Jeffrey Epstein

Contraband including cell phones, narcotics and homemade weapons were also smuggled into the Manhattan facility, federal prison officials said.

• Mar 6, 2020

Michael Avenatti found guilty in Nike extortion trial

Avenatti gained fame by representing adult film star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Trump.

• Feb 14, 2020

Calendar: Week of September 16

From honors for climate activist Greta Thunberg to the re-opening of the Washington Monument, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead

• Sep 15, 2019

Calendar: Week of August 26

From the MTV Music Video Awards to the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead

• Aug 25, 2019

Women living with R. Kelly expected to attend his sex crimes hearing

Meanwhile, attorney Michael Avenatti said R. Kelly paid more than $2 million to silence a girl and her family at the center of a 2008 child pornography trial

• Jul 16, 2019

Avenatti pleads not guilty to defrauding Stormy Daniels

Avenatti barely spoke during his 10-minute appearance before a federal judge in New York

• May 28, 2019

Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels

The celebrity lawyer maintains his innocence while facing allegations involving Nike and Stormy Daniels

• May 22, 2019

Michael Avenatti expects to be indicted in Nike case

"I look forward to the trial where I can begin to clear my name," he wrote on Twitter

• May 21, 2019

Avenatti hit with more criminal charges

Attorney Michael Avenatti was indicted on 36 new counts of fraud, embezzlement and cheating on his taxes. Federal authorities in Los Angeles detailed the new charges at a press conference Thursday morning.

• Apr 11, 2019

Avenatti hit with more criminal charges in California

The former attorney for Stormy Daniels has already been charged in New York and in California

• Apr 11, 2019

3/25/19: CBSN Evening News

Michael Avenatti arrested in two separate cases; Band of veterans use music to heal.

• Mar 25, 2019

Michael Avenatti lobs fresh bribery accusations at Nike

The lawyer, known for representing porn star Stormy Daniels, faces charges he tried to extort the sporting gear giant

• Apr 8, 2019

Nike won't respond to accusations

Nike says it "won’t respond" to new accusations leveled at the company by attorney Michael Avenatti. They include claims the Oregon-based company allegedly bribed the mother of college basketball’s biggest star. Tony Dokoupil reports.

• Apr 7, 2019

Duke says it is "looking into" allegations by Michael Avenatti

Celebrity lawyer has been charged by federal prosecutors in New York for allegedly trying to extort Nike for nearly $20 million

• Apr 6, 2019

R. Kelly lawyer accuses Michael Avenatti of tainting sex-abuse case

Michael Avenatti has said he played a central role in prompting prosecutors to press for charges against R. Kelly

• Apr 1, 2019

Heiress collapses in court over questions about Avenatti in sex-slave case

Already bizarre sex-trafficking case takes another strange turn thanks to firebrand attorney Michael Avenatti

• Mar 28, 2019

Michael Avenatti's first interview since arrest

Lawyer Michael Avenatti sat down with CBS News for his first interview since his arrest earlier this week. He's facing charges of wire fraud and extortion, but says he's innocent. Correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN AM to talk about her interview with Avenatti.

• Mar 27, 2019

Legal analyst on Avenatti charges & response

CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the extortion, bank and wire fraud charges against attorney Michael Avenatti.

• Mar 27, 2019

Michael Avenatti: "The facts are on my side"

Attorney Michael Avenatti tells CBS News he is "nervous" and "scared" about the possibility of going to prison, but he maintains his innocence. On Tuesday he was charged in New York with attempting to extort tens of millions of dollars from Nike. On the same day, he was also charged with bank and wire fraud in California. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Mar 27, 2019

Avenatti on extortion and fraud charges: "The facts are on my side"

If convicted in both cases, the attorney could face up to nearly 100 years in prison

• Mar 27, 2019

Avenatti denies trying to extort Nike

In his first interview since being released from federal custody, Michael Avenatti denies trying to extort Nike. Prosecutors said he and another attorney threatened to release damaging information about the company if it did not meet his demands.

• Mar 26, 2019

Michael Avenatti reacts to federal charges: "Of course I'm nervous"

"I'm nervous. I'm scared. I'm all those things. And if I wasn't, it wouldn't make a lot of sense," Avenatti told CBS News

• Mar 26, 2019

Avenatti on federal charges: "Of course I'm nervous"

In an interview with "CBS This Morning" airing Wednesday, attorney Michael Avenatti said he is "nervous" and "scared" about the federal charges he's facing. "I'm nervous. I'm scared. I'm all of those things, and if I wasn't it wouldn't make a lot of sense," Avenatti said.

• Mar 26, 2019

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