MICHAEL AVENATTI

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — (AP) — Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday in Southern California and ordered to pay more than $10 million in restitution after admitting he cheated four of his clients out of millions of dollars. In California, authorities said Avenatti carried out what amounted to a “sophisticated Ponzi scheme” by collecting settlement payments on behalf of vulnerable clients and using the money to fund his exorbitant lifestyle. In one instance, prosecutors said Avenatti collected a $2.75 million settlement payment for a client and used much of the money to buy a private airplane. Authorities said the case against Avenatti started out as a civil tax issue but widened into a far-reaching criminal probe. “It is now time to pay his debts to the victims, the government and society.”Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.

The sentencing judge said the suspended attorney "has done great evil for which he must answer."

Michael Avenatti earned fame for being a major antagonist of then-President Donald Trump. At one time he even considered a White House candidacy himself.

Disgraced former attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday for cheating four former clients out of millions of dollars.

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax evasion, fraud

Lawyer Michael Avenatti, who rose to fame representing porn star Stormy Daniels against Donald Trump, was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — (AP) — Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti pleaded guilty Thursday to four counts of wire fraud and a tax-related charge in a federal court case in Southern California accusing him of stealing millions of dollars from his clients. “I misappropriated and misused certain of their settlement funds,” Avenatti told the court, but added he believes the amount owed in restitution is “drastically less” than the $9 million stated by the government. Prosecutors said the plea — which the the 51-year-old lawyer offered without a deal — subjects Avenatti to as many as 83 years in prison. Avenatti is serving five years in prison at a federal facility in California for convictions in two cases in New York. Before the criminal charges, Avenatti faced numerous legal problems including a hefty civil judgment and his law firm’s bankruptcy proceedings.

Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti has pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud and a tax-related charge in a Southern California federal court case accusing him of cheating his clients out of millions of dollars.

Michael Avenatti was sentenced for stealing about $300,000 from Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame as he represented her during her legal battles with then-President Donald Trump.

The Daniels trial, which took place in New York, was Avenatti’s third federal criminal case in two years.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels FILE - In this April 16, 2018 file photo, Stormy Daniels, right, and her attorney Michael Avenatti turn from the microphones after speaking as they leave federal court in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) (Seth Wenig)NEW YORK — (AP) — Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for cheating client Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame, of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds. The judge said Avenatti's crime against Daniels was made “out of desperation” when his law firm was struggling. Avenatti was convicted of threatening to ruin the shoemaker's reputation if it did not pay him up to $25 million. In a presentence submission, Avenatti's lawyers cited an apology letter Avenatti recently wrote to Daniels in which he said: "I am truly sorry."

Avenatti was convicted of cheating client Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels FILE - In this April 16, 2018 file photo, Stormy Daniels, right, and her attorney Michael Avenatti turn from the microphones after speaking as they leave federal court in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) (Seth Wenig)NEW YORK — (AP) — Michael Avenatti has been sentenced to four years in prison for cheating client Stormy Daniels — the porn actor who catapulted him to fame — of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds. NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti will be sentenced Thursday for cheating client Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame, of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds. His conviction for aggravated identity theft requires a mandatory two-year prison sentence. The lawyers cited an apology letter Avenatti recently wrote to Daniels in which he said: "I am truly sorry."

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels FILE - In this April 16, 2018 file photo, Stormy Daniels, right, and her attorney Michael Avenatti turn from the microphones after speaking as they leave federal court in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) (Seth Wenig)NEW YORK — (AP) — Michael Avenatti will be sentenced Thursday for cheating client Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame, of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds. Avenatti's lawyers have argued that he should face no additional time in prison for a wire fraud conviction in the Daniels case. Avenatti was convicted of threatening to ruin the shoemaker's reputation if it did not pay him up to $25 million. The lawyers cited an apology letter Avenatti recently wrote to Daniels in which he said: "I am truly sorry."

Michael Avenatti has been sentenced to four years in prison for cheating Stormy Daniels out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds at the height of his famed clash with then-President Donald Trump.

Worse, Mr. Avenatti’s extreme rise and fall played out on the most public of platforms, an experience he is unlikely to ever recover from reputationally,” they said. In the presentence submission, Avenatti's lawyers noted that they had included a letter of apology that their client sent Daniels a week ago. I am truly sorry.”In citing the letter, Avenatti's lawyers also wrote: “Mr. Avenatti understands that some may view his remorse as too little too late, and that the Court may look skeptically on his contrition given the way in which Mr. Avenatti’s trial transpired. Nevertheless, Mr. Avenatti is genuinely remorseful, especially for the pain his actions have caused his family and close friends.”They also noted that Avenatti wants treatment for alcohol use and to engage in therapeutic counseling services.

Convicted California lawyer Michael Avenatti wants leniency at sentencing for defrauding former client Stormy Daniels.

Convicted California lawyer Michael Avenatti wants leniency at sentencing for defrauding former client Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars, his lawyers say, citing a letter in which he told Daniels: “I am truly sorry.” The emailed letter, dated May 13, was included in a submission his lawyers made late Thursday in Manhattan federal court in advance of a June 2 sentencing. Avenatti, 51, should face no more than three years in prison for his latest conviction, or 4 1/2 years in all, because two convictions have destroyed his life, the lawyers said.

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Tom Arnold never found the supposed “Trump Tapes." Claude Taylor pivoted to rating journalists’ TV backdrops. Michael Avenatti was convicted of defrauding Stormy Daniels.

The lawyer was convicted of charges he cheated the porn actor out of money she was supposed to get for writing a book about an alleged tryst with former President Donald Trump.

It was another crushing defeat for the California lawyer, who has faced a host of legal problems.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels FILE- Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, accompanied by her attorney, Michael Avenatti, right, talks to the media as she leaves federal court, on April 16, 2018 in New York. Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump during frequent television appearances, was introduced Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of book-deal proceeds. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) (Mary Altaffer)NEW YORK — (AP) — Michael Avenatti was convicted Friday of charges he cheated the porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000 she was supposed to get for writing a book about an alleged tryst with former president Donald Trump. Avenatti parlayed his representation with Daniels into a string of cable news appearances, in which he mocked and baited Trump. The relationship between the two fell apart after Daniels said she learned that Avenatti had taken a share of her $800,000 book deal for himself.

Michael Avenatti, a former top critic of ex-President Donald Trump, represented porn star Stormy Daniels in various legal fights connected to Trump.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels FILE- Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, accompanied by her attorney, Michael Avenatti, right, talks to the media as she leaves federal court, on April 16, 2018 in New York. Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump during frequent television appearances, was introduced Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of book-deal proceeds. Furman rejected a request by Avenatti, who is representing himself, that he call an immediate mistrial. Avenatti appeared frequently on cable television news programs in 2018 as he represented Daniels in lawsuits against former President Donald Trump. In early 2020, Avenatti was convicted in the Nike case and was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels FILE- Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, accompanied by her attorney, Michael Avenatti, right, talks to the media as she leaves federal court, on April 16, 2018 in New York. Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump during frequent television appearances, was introduced Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of book-deal proceeds. Furman rejected a request by Avenatti, who is representing himself, that he call an immediate mistrial. Avenatti appeared frequently on cable television news programs in 2018 as he represented Daniels in lawsuits against former President Donald Trump. In early 2020, Avenatti was convicted in the Nike case and was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison.

A federal jury in New York has convicted California lawyer Michael Avenatti of cheating porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000.

The jury deliberating the fate of Michael Avenatti on criminal charges that he ripped off his star client, Stormy Daniels, told a judge on Thursday that it is deadlocked on the first of two counts. The jury note was read aloud by U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman a day after deliberations began. Lawyers on each side were discussing with the judge how to respond to the note, though Furman said he was inclined just to tell them to “keep at it.”

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti , foreground center, discusses his ongoing defense case while responding to Judge Jesse Furman's questions, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 in Manhattan federal court. (Elizabeth Williams via AP) (Elizabeth Williams)NEW YORK — (AP) — A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday in a trial's closing arguments that California lawyer Michael Avenatti told repeated lies to porn actor Stormy Daniels in 2018 to hide his theft of her book proceeds. In his own closing argument, Avenatti told jurors that he and his firm had spent millions of dollars “to the benefit of Ms. “Let me be clear, Michael Avenatti never committed the crime of wire fraud. There is insufficient evidence, ladies and gentlemen, to show that Michael Avenatti, ever intended to defraud Ms.

A prosecutor has said in closing arguments that California lawyer Michael Avenatti told repeated lies to porn actor Stormy Daniels in 2018 to hide his theft of her book proceeds.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti , foreground center, discusses his ongoing defense case while responding to Judge Jesse Furman's questions, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 in Manhattan federal court. The government has rested its case at a trial where jurors heard allegations that Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels. (Elizabeth Williams via AP) (Elizabeth Williams)NEW YORK — (AP) — Michael Avenatti wavered Monday when asked whether he plans to take the witness stand in his own defense at a fraud trial in which he's accused of stealing $300,000 in book proceeds from porn actor Stormy Daniels. Avenatti, who is acting as his own attorney, first told U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman he hadn't made up his mind about testifying. The exchange came after the government rested its case in federal court in Manhattan in which Avenatti is expected to put on the bulk of his defense case Tuesday.

Michael Avenatti has wavered on whether he plans to take the witness stand in his own defense at a fraud trial in which he is accused of stealing $300,000 in book proceeds from porn actor Stormy Daniels.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels This courtroom sketch shows presiding Judge Jesse Furman, left, listening as Stormy Daniels testifies in her lawsuit trial against Michael Avenatti in federal court, Friday Jan. 28, 2022, in New York. Avenatti asked if encounters in the home that she has since moved out of included “shadow figures and unexplainable sounds and voices that prowled your home." Avenatti asked if it made her life impossible. “And you don’t remember opening the drawer, taking the knife out, or cutting yourself?” Avenatti asked. Avenatti also questioned Daniels on the stand Friday over public statements she has made in which she said she hoped he would be raped in prison.

Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesA Manhattan federal jury heard about porn star Stormy Daniels’ belief that “poltergeists” and “shadow figures” haunt her Louisiana home as part of her disgraced former lawyer Michael Avenatti’s fraud and identity theft trial on Friday.Avenatti, the 50-year-old California litigator who is representing himself on charges he stole nearly $300,000 of Daniels’ $800,000 book advance, seemed eager to air the actress-turned-paranormal investigator’s dirty laundry and their behin

Michael Avenatti is seeking at his fraud trial to portray former client Stormy Daniels as someone who might be delusional.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti, center, arrives to Federal court in Manhattan, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in New York. “The government calls Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels,” announced Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Sobelman before she entered the specially configured courtroom to prevent against the spread of the coronavirus. The prosecutor asked Daniels to identify Avenatti in the courtroom, prompting Avenatti to stand. “Stormy Daniels,” she said, explaining that was her stage name. She said a formal agreement called for her to pay Avenatti $100.

Stormy Daniels has taken her star turn on the witness stand at California lawyer Michael Avenatti's trial, telling a jury he stole from her and lied to her.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti arrives to Federal court in Manhattan, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in New York. Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump, was introduced to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Avenatti became well known nationally in 2018 as he represented Daniels in lawsuits against then-President Donald Trump. In opening statements Monday, Avenatti attorney Andrew Dalack said Avenatti had an agreement with Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, to share proceeds of any book deal. Dalack said Avenatti had loaned Daniels hundreds of thousands of dollars while he represented her.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti arrives to Federal court in Manhattan, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in New York. Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump, was introduced to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Avenatti became well known nationally in 2018 as he represented Daniels in lawsuits against then-President Donald Trump. In opening statements Monday, Avenatti attorney Andrew Dalack said Avenatti had an agreement with Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, to share proceeds of any book deal. Dalack said Avenatti had loaned Daniels hundreds of thousands of dollars while he represented her.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti arrives to Federal court in Manhattan, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in New York. Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump, was introduced to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — Once-prominent California attorney Michael Avenatti tried Tuesday to interrupt his trial over whether he stole money from porn star Stormy Daniels to ask to represent himself, but the judge refused to delay the proceeding. Avenatti became well known nationally in 2018 as he represented Daniels in lawsuits against then-President Donald Trump. Dalack said Avenatti had loaned Daniels hundreds of thousands of dollars while he represented her.

Michael Avenatti says he's glad to be representing himself at his trial over whether he stole money from porn star Stormy Daniels.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti arrives to Federal court in Manhattan, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — California lawyer Michael Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels, a prosecutor told jurors as the once high-flying attorney's third criminal trial in two years began Monday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Rohrbach told jurors that Avenatti lied repeatedly to steal nearly $300,000 from Daniels, whom Avenatti represented in 2018 in lawsuits against ex-President Donald Trump. “This is a case about a lawyer who stole from his client, a lawyer who lied to cover up his scheme. That lawyer is the defendant Michael Avenatti,” Rohrbach said as he pointed at the 50-year-old on trial.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels Michael Avenatti arrives to Federal court in Manhattan, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — California lawyer Michael Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels, a prosecutor told jurors as the once high-flying attorney's third criminal trial in two years began Monday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Rohrbach told jurors that Avenatti lied repeatedly to steal nearly $300,000 from Daniels, whom Avenatti represented in 2018 in lawsuits against ex-President Donald Trump. “This is a case about a lawyer who stole from his client, a lawyer who lied to cover up his scheme. That lawyer is the defendant Michael Avenatti,” Rohrbach said as he pointed at the 50-year-old on trial.

Prosecutors are trying to prove that California lawyer cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of $300,000 in book proceeds. Daniels is known for her lawsuits against former President Donald Trump.

A prosecutor has told a jury in an opening statement that California lawyer Michael Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels while a defense lawyer says it's not true.

Michael Avenatti-Stormy Daniels FILE - Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, left, stands with her lawyer Michael Avenatti during a news conference outside federal court in New York, April 16, 2018. Avenatti, 50, has pleaded not guilty to the charges in what will be his third criminal trial in two years. As a result of the litigation in 2018, a Los Angeles judge ordered Trump to pay Daniels $44,100 in legal fees. With Daniels as a client and his growing reputation as a Trump critic, Avenatti found himself in demand on cable television news programs. In the book, Daniels revealed details about what she described as her sexual encounter with Trump and communications afterward.

The porn star who catapulted Michael Avenatti to fame four years ago will get a starring role in a New York courtroom when prosecutors try to prove the California lawyer cheated her of $300,000 in book proceeds.

Stormy Daniels, the porn star who catapulted herself and Michael Avenatti to fame with lawsuits against former President Donald Trump, will have a starring role in court beginning Monday when prosecutors try to prove that the California lawyer cheated her of $300,000 in book proceeds. Daniels is not expected to testify until Tuesday, at the earliest. Avenatti, 50, has pleaded not guilty to the charges in what will be his third criminal trial in two years.

Michael Avenatti Stormy Daniels FILE- Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, accompanied by her attorney, Michael Avenatti, right, talks to the media as she leaves federal court, on April 16, 2018 in New York. Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump during frequent television appearances, was introduced Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of book-deal proceeds. The prospective jurors made it to the Manhattan courthouse despite a morning storm. Avenatti became well known in 2018 when he represented Daniels in lawsuits against Trump. Besides the trial over book proceeds, Avenatti also faces a retrial in California on federal charges alleging that he stole millions of dollars in settlement money from his clients.

Michael Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump, was introduced to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Michael Avenatti, the once high-profile California attorney who regularly taunted then-President Donald Trump during frequent television appearances, was introduced Thursday to prospective jurors who will decide whether he cheated porn star Stormy Daniels out of book-deal proceeds. Jury selection hit full stride a week after written questionnaires were filled out as U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman introduced over 60 prospective jurors to Avenatti and the lawyers on both sides who will present evidence during a trial projected to last up to a month.

NEW YORK — (AP) — There is a strong likelihood that Michael Avenatti will testify at a New York trial where the once high-flying California lawyer is accused of swindling porn star Stormy Daniels out of a book deal's proceeds, his lawyers say. The lawyers mentioned the likely testimony in a letter Thursday as they asked a judge to postpone his Jan. 24 trial for four months. They cited voluminous materials they say were recently demanded by prosecutors in the event Avenatti planned to testify. “Trial during this surge also compromises Mr. Avenatti’s rights to trial by an impartial jury and to be free of coercive verdicts." Avenatti, who remains under house arrest in California, had successfully cited the January trial date in the book proceeds case as an excuse to delay reporting to prison.

Lawyers for Michael Avenatti say there is a strong likelihood that the once high-flying California attorney will testify at a New York trial where he is accused of swindling porn star Stormy Daniels out of a book deal's proceeds.

There is a strong likelihood that Michael Avenatti will testify at a New York trial where the once high-flying California lawyer is accused of swindling porn star Stormy Daniels out of a book deal’s proceeds, his lawyers say. The lawyers wrote that there “is a strong likelihood that Mr. Avenatti will testify in his own defense." Avenatti, who became well known in 2018 from frequent appearances on cable television shows when he represented Daniels in lawsuits against then-President Donald Trump, did not testify at a trial that ended early last year with his conviction on charges that he tried to extort tens of millions of dollars from Nike.

Michael Avenatti Nike FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo, attorney Michael Avenatti arrives at federal court in New York. New York prosecutors have asked a judge to order Avenatti to begin serving a 2 1/2-year prison term. The request comes a year after Avenatti was convicted of trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike. Avenatti, 50, was initially allowed to postpone reporting to prison because he faced trial just days later in California on charges he defrauded clients and others there. In 2019, federal prosecutors in New York charged Avenatti with defrauding Daniels by failing to pay her hundreds of thousands of dollars she was owed from a book deal.

New York prosecutors have asked a judge to order California lawyer Michael Avenatti to begin serving a 2 1/2-year prison term.

New York prosecutors urged a judge Friday to order California lawyer Michael Avenatti to begin serving a 2 1/2-year prison term, more than a year after he was convicted of trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike. Avenatti, 50, was initially allowed to postpone reporting to prison because he faced trial just days later in California on charges he defrauded clients and others there. The uncertain schedule for when Avenatti will be retried in California means it's no longer a valid excuse to delay reporting to prison, said Manhattan federal prosecutors in a letter to the judge who sentenced Avenatti in July.

R. Kelly grew up in Chicago's housing projects and went on to have an illustrious musical career increasingly clouded by allegations of lurid behavior and sexual abuse.

SANTA ANA, Calif. — (AP) — A California judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the embezzlement trial of attorney Michael Avenatti, who is charged with stealing millions in settlement money from his clients. U.S. District Judge James V. Selna ruled on technical grounds that federal prosecutors failed to turn over relevant financial evidence to Avenatti. Another hearing in the case was set for Sept. 2, and Selna scheduled a tentative new trial date for Oct. 12. Avenatti was sentenced in July to 2 1/2 years in prison in a $25 million extortion case in New York. He denied embezzling money and said his law firm was entitled to recoup expenses if settlements were reached.

A California judge has declared a mistrial in the embezzlement trial of attorney Michael Avenatti, who is charged with stealing millions in settlement money from his clients.

R. Kelly has long faced allegations of lurid sexual behavior and abuse, some of which have been made public through documentaries or court documents.

Lawyer Michael Avenatti is expected in court in California for a trial on charges he embezzled millions of dollars from his clients.

Lawyer Michael Avenatti is charged with embezzling millions of dollars from his clients and says at his trial in California that he “gave people who had no chance a fighting chance.”.

A New York judge has sentenced the combative California lawyer Michael Avenatti to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike.

A judge has postponed until July 9 the sentencing of Michael Avenatti for his conviction in an extortion case involving sportswear giant Nike.

Prosecutors are urging a judge to impose a “very substantial” prison sentence on Michael Avenatti for trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike.

Lawyers for Michael Avenatti say he should spend no more than six months behind bars after a jury concluded he tried to extort $25 million from Nike.

When Donald Trump left the White House in January 2021, he remained "Individual-1" in the federal campaign finance crimes case against his former attorney, Michael Cohen. The prosecution stemmed from six-figure payments Cohen arranged to Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, to keep them quiet during the campaign about alleged affairs with Trump. Federal prosecutors charged Cohen with skirting campaign contribution rules by arranging the hush-money payment to Daniels and a similar payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal. Cohen and Daniels are united not only in infamy but deep regret over Trump. “I’ve been face to face with evil in the most intimate way,” Daniels said.