Attorney Michael Avenatti allegedly attempted to extort more than $20 million from the sneaker giant Nike

An indictment was unsealed in California charging attorney Michael Avenatti.

Attorney Michael Avenatti was charged in a federal indictment unsealed in California on Monday accusing him of allegedly trying to extort more than $20 million from Nike, according to court documents.

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