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Michael Avenatti

Michael Avenatti is a lawyer who became famous for repping Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claimed she had an affair with President Trump. He tweeted in July 2018 he would run for president in 2020 if Trump sought re-election. Avenatti would find himself embroiled in controversy just 4 months later when he was arrested for felony domestic assault. He vehemently denied the allegations.

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Michael Avenatti Sued by Paraplegic Claiming He Siphoned Almost $4 Million

Michael Avenatti Sued
You Siphoned Almost $4 Mil of My Settlement ... Claims Paraplegic Ex-Client

Michael Avenatti's legal troubles continue mounting ... he's now facing a lawsuit from his former paraplegic client who claims Avenatti stole nearly $4 million from him. Geoffrey Johnson is… READ MORE >

Michael Avenatti Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Money from Stormy Daniels

Michael Avenatti
Indicted Again ... Allegedly Stole $$$ from Stormy Daniels

Michael Avenatti has just been indicted on new charges ... alleging he stole money from a former client ... and sources tell TMZ it's Stormy Daniels. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern… READ MORE >

- 29 days ago
Michael Avenatti Allegedly Stole Millions from Mentally Ill Paraplegic

Michael Avenatti
Allegedly Stole Millions from Paraplegic ... Facing 335 Yrs in Prison!!!

9:11 AM -- Avenatti vehemently denies any wrongdoing. He said, "Any claim that any monies due clients were mishandled is bogus nonsense." He tweeted what he says is a testimonial from the… READ MORE >

- 70 days ago
Duke Looking Into Avenatti Claiming Nike Bribed Zion Williamson

Duke
Looking at Avenatti's Claim That Nike Bribed Zion w/ $$$ for Ma

Michael Avenatti has roped Zion Williamson into his Nike bribery allegations -- suggesting the shoe company paid the basketball star's mom to get him to go to Duke. Avenatti tweeted out the… READ MORE >

- 74 days ago
Donald Trump Jr. Rips Michael Avenatti Over Alleged Nike Extortion Plot

Donald Trump Jr.
Goes After Avenatti Calls Him 'Avenatti 20 To 25'

6:37 PM PT -- Donald Trump Jr. just threw some major shade at Avenatti at his father's political rally in Michigan, joking that Michael's presidential ambitions took a serious hit this… READ MORE >

- 83 days ago
Michael Avenatti Blasts Nike, Accuses Company of Paying Deandre Ayton, Bol Bol

Michael Avenatti
Still Going After Nike After Arrest ... Names Deandre Ayton, Bol Bol

Michael Avenatti is not lying low following his release from custody for allegedly extorting Nike -- instead, he's doubling down ... and throwing two huge basketball stars under the bus. The… READ MORE >

- 86 days ago
Michael Avenatti's Indictment Casts Shadow in R. Kelly Case

Michael Avenatti
Indictment Casts Shadow On R. Kelly's Criminal Case

Michael Avenatti's new legal woes -- being accused of extortion and fraud -- could derail the case against R. Kelly ... that's what the singer's lawyer thinks. R. Kelly's attorney, Steve… READ MORE >

- 86 days ago
Michael Avenatti Released on Bond in Nike Extortion Arrest

Michael Avenatti
Arrested For Fraud ... I'll Be 'Fully Exonerated'

3/26 -- Avenatti tweeted early Tuesday morning thanking his supporters for their kind words. He then claimed that he "never attempted to extort Nike & when the evidence is… READ MORE >

- 86 days ago
R. Kelly Had No Say Over Azriel's Meeting with Family, Says Lawyer

R. Kelly
I Didn't Torpedo Azriel's Family Meeting ... She Called the Shots

A meeting between R. Kelly's alleged "sex slave," Azriel Clary, and her family wasn't dictated by the singer himself, nor was it his fault the whole thing fell apart ... so says his lawyer. Clary… READ MORE >

- 87 days ago
R. Kelly Requests Sex Tape Copies, Travel Plans Possibly Derailed

R. Kelly
Wants Sex Tape Copies Travel Plans Possibly Derailed

3/24 -- R. Kelly's request to travel to Dubai looks shaky at best now -- 'cause the Dubai government is coming out strong against the singer, saying he has no business coming there… READ MORE >

- 88 days ago
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