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Meghann Cuniff

Meghann Cuniff is a journalist in Southern California.

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DAMAGE CONTROL

Avenatti Grills Paraplegic Victim: ‘Did You Appreciate Me?’

Geoffrey Johnson testified on Thursday that Avenatti got him to sign a glowing testimonial in 2019—a day after Avenatti had been accused of stealing Johnson’s settlement.

Kate Briquelet

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MAN VS. WORLD

Inside Michael Avenatti’s Wild Courtroom Self-Defense in CA

Facing charges on two coasts, the erstwhile resistance Zaddy decided to do it all himself.

Kate Briquelet

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