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DEVELOPING: IRS, DOJ to File 36-Count Indictment Against Michael Avenatti

posted by Hannity Staff - 4.11.19

The IRS and Department of Justice announced Thursday a 36-count grand jury indictment against celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti.

“The Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service on Thursday will announce the filing of a 36-count grand jury indictment against Michael Avenatti, the attorney famous for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels,” reports ABC News.

Avenatti responded to the filing on social media within minutes of its release, saying “For 20 years, I have represented Davids vs. Goliaths and relied on due process and our system of justice.”

“Along the way, I have made many powerful enemies. I am entitled to a FULL presumption of innocence and am confident that justice will be done once ALL of the facts are known,” he added.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

AVENATTI UPDATE: Michael Avenatti Speaks with Reporters after Arrest in LA

posted by Hannity Staff - 11.15.18

Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti spoke with reporters Wednesday night after his sudden arrest on charges of ‘Felony Domestic Violence,’ saying he would “never strike a woman” and will be “fully exonerated” in time.

“I have never struck a woman. I never will strike a woman. I have been an advocate for women’s rights my entire career and I’m going to continue being an advocate. I’m not going to be intimidated from stopping what I’m doing,” said Avenatti.

“I’m the father to two beautiful, smart daughters. I would never disrespect them by touching a woman inappropriately or striking a woman. I am looking forward to a full investigation at which point I am confident I will be fully exonerated,” he added.

BREAKING NOW: Michael Avenatti Arrested for Alleged $20M Extortion Scheme Against Nike

posted by Hannity Staff - 3.25.19

Celebrity Attorney Michael Avenatti was arrested Monday for an alleged $20 million extortion plot against clothing manufacturer Nike and is charged with committing bank and wire fraud charges surrounding the attempted scheme.

“Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti has been arrested on charges related to an alleged $20 million extortion of the athletic apparel company Nike, federal authorities in New York City said Monday,” reports CNBC.

“Avenatti also is charged in a separate federal case out of Los Angeles, where he is accused of embezzling a client’s money ‘in order to pay his own expense and debts,’ and of ‘defrauding a bank in Mississippi,’ prosecutors said,” adds the article.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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