Micheal Avenatti | |
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Born | Michael John Avenatti February 16, 1971 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) George Washington University (JD) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse |
Lisa Storie Avenatti
(m. 2011) |
Website | Official website |
Michael John Avenatti (born February 16, 1971)[1] is an American lawyer and businessman.[2][3][4] Avenatti is best known for suing President Donald Trump on behalf of porn star Stormy Daniels in an attempt to prove that Trump paid Daniels to stay silent during their affair.[5][6]
Avenatti said that he would run for president in 2020 if Trump runs for re-election and if no other candidate is good enough to beat Trump.[7][8]
Avenatti was found guilty of wire fraud and identity theft in February 2022.[9] On June 2, 2022, he was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding Stormy Daniels.[10] On December 5, 2022, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison for wire fraud and obstruction against the IRS.