Michael Avenatti, the former attorney for adult-film star Stormy Daniels, was accused Monday by federal prosecutors in New York of operating "an old-fashioned shakedown" by trying to extort ...

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who once represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in a lawsuit against President Trump, was found guilty of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.

Michael Avenatti, attorney and founding partner of Eagan Avenatti LP, center, leaves the federal court in New York, U.S., on Monday, March 25, 2019.

It was Michael Avenatti’s shot across Nike’s bow.” Nike issued a statement Monday that said the company has cooperated with the government’s NCAA investigation for more than a year and ...

Michael Avenatti, attorney and founding partner of Eagan Avenatti LP, center, leaves the federal court in New York, U.S., on Monday, March 25, 2019.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to overturn Michael Avenatti's conviction for extorting Nike, setting back the disgraced celebrity lawyer's effort to shorten his potential 19-year ...

On Thursday, Avenatti again tweeted periodically about Nike, including sharing a video of an impromptu interview with TMZ, headlined: “Michael Avenatti Vows Nike Exec Will End Up in Handcuffs.” ...

Michael Avenatti is accusing Nike of running a “diversion charade” and paying off prominent college and pro hoops stars on Tuesday, including DeAndre Ayton and Bol Bol -- a day after the ...

California attorney Michael Avenatti arrives at federal court in December 2019 to enter a plea to an indictment charging him with trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike, Tuesday, Dec. 17 ...

Michael Avenatti found guilty in Nike extortion case February 14, 2020 More than 5 years ago Michael Avenatti leaves federal court in Manhattan on Oct. 8, 2019.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to overturn Michael Avenatti's conviction for extorting Nike , setting back the disgraced celebrity lawyer's effort to shorten his potential 19-year ...

High-profile attorney Michael Avenatti was arrested and charged Monday in separate federal investigations, including one that alleges he tried to extort $20 million from Nike. The United States ...