Michael Avenatti Should Get ‘Substantial’ Sentence For Harming Nike’s Reputation, Prosecutors Say
On Wednesday, a judge was urged by prosecutors to levy a “very substantial” prison sentence on Michael Avenatti, 50, for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike. Avenatti is an attorney from California who gained fame three years ago after he represented porn star Stormy Daniels against Donald Trump. Prosecutors pointed out in a Manhattan federal court submission that Probation Office officials suggest an eight-year prison sentence for Avenatti. “The defendant, a prominent attorney and media personality with a large public following, betrayed his client and sought to enrich himself ...