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Statement Of U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman On Verdict In Trial Of Michael Avenatti

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York

“Today a unanimous jury found Michael Avenatti guilty of misusing his client’s information in an effort to extort tens of millions of dollars from the athletic apparel company Nike.  While the defendant may have tried to hide behind legal terms and a suit and tie, the jury clearly saw the defendant’s scheme for what it was – an old fashioned shakedown.”

Contact

Jim Margolin, Nicholas Biase
(212) 637-2600

Updated February 14, 2020
Topic
Financial Fraud
Component
USAO - New York, Southern
Press Release Number: 20-064

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