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JAIL BREAK

Stormy Daniels’ Disgraced Lawyer Released From Prison Early

Michael Avanatti served roughly 4 years of his original 14-year sentence.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

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‘SALT IN MY WOUND’

Avenatti Victims Bash His Fox News and MSNBC Enablers

The convicted fraudster has become a media presence again—from the confines of his prison cell. His victims, still awaiting restitution, are pissed.

Kate Briquelet

Photo illustration of Michael Avenatti wearing a glittery Fox News headband with tinsel on his head.
STRANGE LOVE

How Fox News Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Avenatti

The conservative cable giant used to relentlessly mock and scorn Avenatti but now that the convict sympathizes with Trump, they’ll turn to him for expertise.

Justin Baragona

Stormy Daniels (L) and attorney Michael Avenatti in 2019
TURNCOAT

Stormy Daniels’ Ex-Lawyer Wants to Testify for Trump: Report

Michael Avenatti was one of Trump’s biggest critics. Now, the disgraced lawyer is reportedly willing to take the stand in his defense.

Mathew Murphy

Michael Avenatti performs an interview with MSNBC from prison.
REMEMBER HIM?

Michael Avenatti Trashes Trump Case in Jailhouse Interview

Avenatti claimed to MSNBC that Trump wouldn’t get a fair trial in New York—something Trump himself has repeatedly tried to argue.

William Vaillancourt

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‘GREAT EVIL’

Avenatti Gets 14 Years in the Slammer for Stealing Millions

The disgraced attorney was also ordered to pay more $7 million in restitution to his victims in a ruling that comes nearly six months after he pleaded guilty to fraud charges.

AJ McDougall

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‘CRAVEN AND EGREGIOUS’

Avenatti Gets 4 Years Behind Bars for Bilking Stormy Daniels

In February, a jury found the disgraced lawyer had stolen nearly $300,000 of the porn star’s book advance.

Danika Fears

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PAY UP

Stormy Daniels Sues Literary Agent Over Money Avenatti Stole

She’s filed a lawsuit against Luke Janklow for wiring the disgraced lawyer money owed to her.

Kate Briquelet

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BASTA LA VISTA!

Stormy’s Revenge: Jury Convicts Michael Avenatti of Fraud

A Manhattan federal jury found the disgraced lawyer guilty of stealing almost $300,000 from the porn star.

Kate Briquelet

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BASTA!

Avenatti Compares Case Against Him to Roach-Infested Food

“When you deliberate… I ask that you send it back and find me not guilty because, ladies and gentlemen, that is exactly what I am,” the fallen lawyer said in his closing arguments.

Kate Briquelet

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SPECTACLE

Avenatti Grills Stormy Daniels About Her Creepy Haunted Doll

The lawyer’s cross-examination of the porn star who has accused him of embezzlement focused on her fixation with poltergeists and the paranormal.

Kate Briquelet

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