Michael Avenatti: prosecutors seek long prison sentence for corrupt lawyer
by Guardian staff and agencies from on (#5K6TH)
Lawyer tried to extort millions of dollars from Nike
Avenatti represented Stormy Daniels against Donald Trump
Prosecutors have urged a judge to impose a very substantial" prison sentence on Michael Avenatti for trying to extort millions of dollars from the sports giant Nike.
Prosecutors noted in a Manhattan federal court submission on Wednesday that probation office officials recommend an eight-year prison term for the California attorney who gained fame three years ago through his representation of the adult-film producer and actor Stormy Daniels against the then president, Donald Trump.
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