Stormy Daniels and lawyer Michael Avenatti in 2018. (Photo by David Handschuh/NYLJ) Avenatti's Lawyer Portrays Stormy Daniels as 'Disgruntled Former Client' as Fraud Trial Opens
Prosecutors from the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office have charged Michael Avenatti with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The flamboyant and formerly high-flying lawyer has pleaded not guilty. The trial promises to take weeks.
January 24, 2022 at 01:17 PM
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Criminal Law
A lawyer for embattled attorney Michael Avenatti told a Manhattan federal jury on Monday that his client was "clearly authorized" to accept money on behalf of Stormy Daniels, the adult-film star he is accused of defrauding while representing her in 2018.
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