A Manhattan federal judge sentenced Michael Avenatti Thursday to a 30-month sentence in federal prison for attempting to shake off $ 20 million Nike Inc. and defraud a former client, citing the attorney's conduct in the "Outrageous" case.
The verdict, passed by South New York District Judge Paul G. Gardephe, comes when Avenatti, the cheeky California attorney known for his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump, is in the lead with two pending lawsuits Angeles is confronted for allegedly cheating on millions of customers.
