The lawyer was a focus of national attention representing Stormy Daniels.

Avenatti argued the evidence against him was insufficient.

Michael Avenatti engaged in a heated back and forth in court with his former client, Stormy Daniels, including a discussion about ghosts.

Avenatti denies stealing a $300,000 book advance from Daniels

Michael Avenatti is facing federal charges after his former client Stormy Daniels alleged the outspoken attorney stole nearly $300,000 from her book deal.

Avenatti has been accused of allegedly stealing $300,000 from Daniels.

Avenatti is charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

The disgraced attorney who taunted former President Trump on cable television over comments he made about his porn star client will stand trial on charges he cheated her out of money.

Avenatti is accused in New York of stealing proceeds from a memoir.

Avenatti once represented Stormy Daniels and regularly attacked Trump.

He faces additional federal charges in New York and Los Angeles.

Avenatti, the California attorney who gained fame representing Stormy Daniels, was found guilty as charged.

Federal prosecutors are alleging that Michael Avenatti is deeply in debt and trying to shield assets from creditors.

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.

Avenatti was on the stand when the court took a break and IRS agents placed him under arrest.

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.

Michael Avenatti pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole his client's book advance that was worth nearly $300,000.

He was released on a $300,000 bond and ordered to have no contact with Daniels.

Prosecutors allege that Michael Avenatti diverted nearly $300,000 owed to his former client to make Ferrari payments, cover airfare and more.

Federal prosecutors in New York charged Michael Avenatti with additional financial crimes Wednesday, including allegedly forging the signature of his 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.

Michael Avenatti on Monday formally pleaded not guilty to charges he stole millions of dollars from clients who had been awarded settlements.

Prosecutors described in a 61-page indictment the celebrity attorney's alleged decade-long scheme to embezzle and hide millions of dollars from clients.

Federal prosecutors in California plan to level fresh charges against Michael Avenatti on Thursday.

Federal prosecutors in California leveled fresh charges against Michael Avenatti on Thursday, marking yet another legal blow for the controversial celebrity attorney.

Attorney Michael Avenatti was placed under arrest on Monday on charges of extortion.

Avenatti, who was arrested in New York City, stands accused of attempting to extort Nike for $20 million and faces additional fraud charges.

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.

The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California provided details concerning the arrest of lawyer Michael Avenatti.

The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the charges against attorney Michael Avenatti.

The LA City Attorney said it wasn't opposed to charging him in the future.

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.

Los Angeles authorities could still file a misdemeanor charge against Stormy Daniels' lawyer.

The attorney is fighting allegations of domestic violence and facing a restraining order from his accuser and ex-girlfriend, actress Mareli Miniutti.

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.

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.

The combative attorney was defiant walking out of a Los Angeles police precinct.

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.

Michael Avenatti was arrested by police in Los Angeles on an alleged domestic violence incident, according to authorities.

The attorney for Stormy Daniels said he is "confident that I will be fully exonerated".

Fresh off a visit to Iowa, lawyer Michael Avenatti is interviewed on "This Week."