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Avenatti lawyer to put Stormy Daniels' credibility on trial
He faces trial on charges he cheated porn star of book deal proceeds.
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Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti convicted in Nike extortion case
He faces additional federal charges in New York and Los Angeles.
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Michael Avenatti convicted in Nike extortion case
Avenatti, the California attorney who gained fame representing Stormy Daniels, was found guilty as charged.
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Avenatti seeks to limit questioning in Nike extortion trial
Defense attorneys say Avenatti won't answer questions concerning his finances.
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Michael Avenatti trying to hide assets from creditors: Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors are alleging that Michael Avenatti is deeply in debt and trying to shield assets from creditors.
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Michael Avenatti’s bail revoked
IRS agents took Avenatti into custody for allegedly violating terms of his bail. He's facing a long list of accusations in California, including stealing money from clients and not paying his taxes.
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Michael Avenatti arrested at courthouse during hearing
Avenatti was on the stand when the court took a break and IRS agents placed him under arrest.
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Avenatti bashes Trump as '3rd-rate mobster' following court appearance
Michael Avenatti took no questions from the press but condemned President Trump, Don Jr., Hope Hicks and Kellyanne Conway as he left court on Tuesday.
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Avenatti: Trump aims Justice Department at political enemies
Michael Avenatti told reporters President Donald Trump is the real criminal after the California attorney appeared at a New York hearing on charges he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels of book proceeds
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Avenatti pleads not guilty to charges that he stole $300K from Stormy Daniels
Michael Avenatti pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole his client's book advance that was worth nearly $300,000.
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Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty to charges of stealing nearly $300K from adult film actress Stormy Daniels
He was released on a $300,000 bond and ordered to have no contact with Daniels.
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Avenatti charged with misappropriating Stormy Daniels' money
Prosecutors allege that Michael Avenatti diverted nearly $300,000 owed to his former client to make Ferrari payments, cover airfare and more.
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Feds charge Avenatti with fraud, ID theft
Federal prosecutors in New York charged Michael Avenatti with additional financial crimes Wednesday, including allegedly forging the signature of his former client Stormy Daniels.
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Feds bring new charges against lawyer Michael Avenatti for misappropriating nearly $300,000 from former client Stormy Daniels
Federal prosecutors are expected to charge Michael Avenatti with additional financial crimes Wednesday, sources briefed on the case told ABC News.
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Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty to embezzlement in latest round of criminal charges
Michael Avenatti on Monday formally pleaded not guilty to charges he stole millions of dollars from clients who had been awarded settlements.
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Feds to file new charges against Michael Avenatti
Prosecutors described in a 61-page indictment the celebrity attorney's alleged decade-long scheme to embezzle and hide millions of dollars from clients.
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Feds file new charges against Michael Avenatti
Federal prosecutors in California plan to level fresh charges against Michael Avenatti on Thursday.
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Feds file new charges against Michael Avenatti
Federal prosecutors in California leveled fresh charges against Michael Avenatti on Thursday, marking yet another legal blow for the controversial celebrity attorney.
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Attorney Michael Avenatti arrested in alleged Nike extortion scheme: Prosecutors
Attorney Michael Avenatti was placed under arrest on Monday on charges of extortion.
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Michael Avenatti arrested, charged with extortion
Avenatti, who was arrested in New York City, stands accused of attempting to extort Nike for $20 million and faces additional fraud charges.
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Prosecutors accuse lawyer Michael Avenatti of 'old-fashioned shakedown'
Authorities in New York say he allegedly tried to extort up to $25 million from apparel giant Nike; in a separate case in Los Angeles, he has been accused of wire and bank fraud.
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More criminal charges filed against Michael Avenatti in California
The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California provided details concerning the arrest of lawyer Michael Avenatti.
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Michael Avenatti arrested in alleged $20M extortion scheme targeting Nike
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the charges against attorney Michael Avenatti.
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Michael Avenatti won't be charged for alleged domestic violence at this time
The LA City Attorney said it wasn't opposed to charging him in the future.
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Trump accuser may drop high-profile lawyer Michael Avenatti
Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair with President Trump, is accusing Avenatti of suing Trump for defamation against her wishes and starting a fundraising site without her knowledge.
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No felony charge for Avenatti in alleged attack on ex-girlfriend
Los Angeles authorities could still file a misdemeanor charge against Stormy Daniels' lawyer.
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Michael Avenatti calls for release of surveillance tapes
The attorney is fighting allegations of domestic violence and facing a restraining order from his accuser and ex-girlfriend, actress Mareli Miniutti.
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Avenatti, ex-girlfriend were fighting about money before alleged domestic violence occurred: Court docs
The woman accused Avenatti of "forcefully hitting" her in the face with pillows, according to a temporary restraining order granted Monday in Los Angeles County.
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Photos of bruises on back, leg are proof of assault by Avenatti: Actress
The 24-year-old who filed for a restraining order against Stormy Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti, said the encounter was sparked by an argument over money.
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Michael Avenatti arrested on suspicions of domestic violence
The combative attorney was defiant walking out of a Los Angeles police precinct.
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Michael Avenatti speaks out after domestic violence charges
Stormy Daniels' attorney Michael Avenatti said he has "never struck a woman" and "never will strike a woman" after being released on $50,000 bond.
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Stormy Daniels' attorney arrested in Los Angeles: Police
Michael Avenatti was arrested by police in Los Angeles on an alleged domestic violence incident, according to authorities.
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Michael Avenatti denies domestic violence allegation
The attorney for Stormy Daniels said he is "confident that I will be fully exonerated".
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Michael Avenatti says his policy issue is 'the truth... the facts and evidence.'
Fresh off a visit to Iowa, lawyer Michael Avenatti is interviewed on "This Week."
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