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BREAKING: Michael Avenatti Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison After Reportedly Crying In Court

Tim Pearce
BREAKING: Michael Avenatti Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison After Reportedly Crying In Court
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A New York judge sentenced disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison Thursday for attempting to extort Nike of up to $25 million.

The case is one of several Avenatti is currently involved in. While he was addressing the court prior to the judge’s sentence, Avenatti reportedly cried. Judge Paul Gardephe of the Southern District of New York ripped the lawyer during his sentencing.

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