Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike

Friday, 14 February 2020 (4 days ago)
Celebrity lawyer had previously represented Stormy Daniels in her fight with Donald Trump

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A U.S. jury on Friday found Michael Avenatti guilty in a criminal trial accusing the celebrity lawyer of trying to extort Nike Inc out of millions of dollars and defraud a youth basketball coach he represented. Freddie Joyner has more.

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