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Anti-Trump Lawyer Michael Avenatti Sentenced to More Than 2 Years in Prison
by Jack Phillips

Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on July 8 after he was found guilty of an extortion scheme against Nike, finalizing the downfall of Stormy Daniel’s former attorney and mainstream media commentator.

Avenatti, who rose to fame for his criticism of then-President Donald Trump, received a much lower sentence than the sentencing range suggested by federal guidelines. He also received a sentence of three years of supervised release.

“Mr. Avenatti’s conduct was outrageous,” Judge Paul Gardephe said in U.S. District Court in Manhattan during a hearing.

“He hijacked his client’s claims, and he used him to further his own agenda, which was to extort Nike [for] millions of dollars for himself.”

Gardephe noted Avenatti’s notoriety in recent years as a lawyer for Trump accuser Stormy Daniels, saying that he tried to exploit his power and fame during the extortion attempt.

“Mr. Avenatti had become drunk on the power of his platform, or what he perceived the power of his platform to be.”

However, Gardephe said Avenatti deserved a more lenient sentence because he “has expressed what I believe to be severe remorse today.”

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