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March 25, 2019

Michael Avenatti, Mark Geragos accusations spark trouble for onetime CNN fixtures

The arrest Monday of Michael Avenatti in an extortion case reportedly linked to fellow celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos sparked trouble for two men who recently had been fixtures on cable news, especially CNN.

March 12, 2019

Michael Avenatti cuts ties with Stormy Daniels

Attorney Michael Avenatti announced Tuesday that he was no longer representing adult film star Stormy Daniels, cutting ties with a client who had propelled him into the national limelight.

February 28, 2019

IRS analyst indicted in leak of Michael Cohen's banking records

A veteran IRS employee was formally indicted Thursday on charges that he leaked banking records of Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, to Michael Avenatti, the attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, in May of last year.

February 14, 2019

Michael Avenatti gives up control of firm after being accused of hiding millions: report

Michael Avenatti agreed Wednesday to give up financial control of his law firm to settle a dispute with a former partner who alleged the celebrity lawyer hid millions in order to fund his lavish lifestyle and avoid having to pay a $10 million judgement.

December 4, 2018

Avenatti announces he will not run for president in 2020, cites family concerns

Firebrand attorney Michael Avenatti, who got politically famous representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her legal battle with President Trump, announced Tuesday that he will not run for the White House in 2020. 

December 2, 2018

Stormy Daniels: Michael Avenatti and I 'have sorted sh-- out' after fundraiser accounting questions

Adult-film star Stormy Daniels revealed Sunday that she and attorney Michael Avenatti have "straightened s--- out" days after she questioned the origin of a fundraising appeal Avenatti launched on her behalf. 

October 25, 2018

Grassley sends criminal referral for attorney Michael Avenatti and Kavanaugh accuser

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said Thursday he has referred attorney Michael Avenatti and client Julie Swetnick -- who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct -- for criminal investigation regarding a potential “conspiracy” to provide false statements to Congress and obstruct its investigation.