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Michael Avenatti says he'd be a 'fool' to count on Trump pardon -- and is considering becoming a Republican
Imprisoned attorney Michael Avenatti made headlines earlier this year when the one-time fierce foe of Donald Trump expressed sympathy for the former president amid his myriad criminal charges.
Disgraced Stormy Daniels attorney says he's talking to Trump's legal team — and would testify for the ex-prez
"Trump, in my view, has been targeted," Avenatti told The Post.
Michael Avenatti – who is incarcerated in a federal prison – tweets support for Trump’s free speech after gag order
The 53-year-old attorney had previously been sentenced to five years behind bars for defrauding Daniels out of a book contract and attempting to extort footwear manufacturer Nike out of $25...
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti fails to overturn Nike extortion conviction
Avenatti, 52, gained fame in 2018 while representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in litigation against then-President Donald Trump.
Trump can be déjà vu of case that fizzled against Dem darling John Edwards
Both legal lions and laymen can be excused for having doubts about the first indictment of a former president, as we toggle back and forth between the historical significance and...
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday for cheating former clients out of millions and other financial crimes, the final downfall of the former ubiquitous cable...
I sued Pepsi when they wouldn't give me a fighter jet: Netflix doc
Seattle college student John Leonard's surprising 1990s journey is the subject of "Pepsi, Where's My Jet," a new Netflix docuseries.
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti pleads guilty to fraud, tax charges
Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti pleaded guilty in a federal court case accusing him of cheating his clients out of millions of dollars.
Michael Avenatti sentenced 4 years for stealing money from Stormy Daniels
A portion of his sentence will be served concurrent to time he’s already doing in a separate extortion case – but the fallen lawyer will have to serve 30 months...
Avenatti to face sentencing for stealing from Stormy Daniels
Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti will be sentenced Thursday for stealing nearly $300,000 in book advance money from porn star Stormy Daniels. Avenatti, who is already serving time on a separate...
Michael Avenatti apologizes to Stormy Daniels ahead of sentencing
"I am truly sorry," said Avenatti, a California lawyer, in a letter submitted by his attorneys.
Stormy Daniels loses appeal in Trump case, vows not to 'pay a penny'
Porn star Stormy Daniels has promised to defy a court ruling ordering her to pay nearly $300,000 in former President Donald Trump's attorneys' fees over her failed defamation lawsuit.
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 13, 2022
New York Post readers sound off on lawmakers’ silence on violence, the GOP’s Jan. 6 split, Brian Flores’ lawsuit, standing up for the “blue line” and Michael Avenatti’s penance.
Stormy Daniels calls for 'maximum' sentence for ex-lawyer Michael Avenatti
Stormy Daniels said her former lawyer Michael Avenatti deserves no mercy when he is sentenced on May 24.
Michael Avenatti convicted of stealing $300K from Stormy Daniels
Attorney-turned-criminal Michael Avenatti was convicted Friday of swiping nearly $300,000 in book-advance money from his then-client Stormy Daniels. The now-twice-convicted felon -- and one-time rising star -- now faces a...
Michael Avenatti trial: Prosecutors cite 'mountain of evidence' against ex-attorney
Michael Avenatti is thieving liar who left behind a “mountain of evidence” that proves he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Stormy Daniels, a federal prosecutor charged.
Calm before the Stormy: Avenatti rests in rip-off trial without taking the stand
Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti is accused of stealing nearly $300,000 in book-advance money from porn star Stormy Daniels.
Michael Avenatti grills Stormy Daniels about prison rape comments, paranormal abilities
Michael Avenatti grilled his former client, Stormy Daniels, about comments she made about him being sexually assaulted in prison and her claims that she’s able to speak to the dead...
Michael Avenatti now representing himself at Stormy Daniels trial
Michael Avenatti is now representing himself at his criminal trial in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday afternoon after what he called a “breakdown” in the relationship between him and his...
Michael Avenatti lied to Stormy Daniels and stole her money, prosecutors allege
Federal prosecutors painted disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti as a serial liar and calculating thief who stole nearly $300,000 from his client, Stormy Daniels.