Avenatti Cries as He’s Sentenced to Prison for ‘Outrageous’ Extortion Scheme

‘DRUNK ON THE POWER’

The high-flying lawyer also faces future criminal trials for allegedly stealing from Stormy Daniels and embezzling funds from clients.

Senior Reporter

Published Jul. 8 2021 2:49PM EDT

GettyImages-945843746_jtdech — Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti, who skyrocketed to fame for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels in her hush money suit against former President Donald Trump, was sentenced Thursday to two-and-a-half years in prison for trying to extort

Kate Briquelet

Senior Reporter

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Avenatti Cries as He’s Sentenced to Prison for ‘Outrageous’ Extortion Scheme

The high-flying lawyer also faces future criminal trials for allegedly stealing from Stormy Daniels and embezzling funds from clients.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

Kate Briquelet