February 15, 2020
Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti was convicted here yesterday of attempting to extort millions of dollars from sneaker company Nike and on two other charges. He’s looking at up to 20 years on two of the charges when he’s sentenced on June 17.
“Today a unanimous jury found Michael Avenatti guilty of misusing his client’s information in an effort to extort tens of millions of dollars from the athletic apparel company Nike. While the defendant may have tried to hide behind legal terms and a suit and tie, the jury clearly saw the defendant’s scheme for what it was – an old fashioned shakedown.” ~U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman On Verdict In Trial Of Michael Avenatti.