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 ...

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, 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.

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 ...

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 ...

Michael Avenatti is guilty on all three counts he was facing, according to a decision by a jury in federal court in New York on Friday. Prosecutors said the lawyer threatened to publicly accuse ...

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

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

NEW YORK — Michael Avenatti, the brash California lawyer who once represented Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison for ...

Michael Avenatti, a lawyer, was arrested and charged with trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike through threats of negative publicity right before the company’s earnings call.

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 ...