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Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike

by Associated Press
| February 14, 2020 11:30 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the combative lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits involving President Donald Trump, was convicted Friday of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.

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