Crime & Justice

‘Desperate’ Michael Avenatti Swindled Stormy Daniels Out of $300K, Prosecutors Argue

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During opening arguments at his fraud trial, prosecutors painted Avenatti as a down-on-his-luck lawyer in need of some quick cash. His defense team argued Stormy actually owed him.

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