Michael Avenatti Loses Nike Appeal
The second circuit appeals court denied disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti’s claim that there was insufficient evidence to support his 2020 conviction for trying to extort $25 million from the Eager Beavertons, affirming the $259,800 restitution award to Nike. In the 79-page opinion, a three-judge panel ruled unanimously that a reasonable jury could conclude that Avenatti had ... Log in to view full article.
