Justice Department Seeks 13-Year Sentence for Michael Avenatti in California Resentencing

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a 160-month prison term for Michael Avenatti following his California resentencing. This request comes as a result of Avenatti’s conviction for tax fraud and stealing from clients. The recommended sentence would be served consecutively with a five-year prison term stemming from his convictions in New York, where he was found guilty of attempting to extort Nike Inc. and defrauding Stormy Daniels, a former client. These proceedings mark another chapter in the ongoing legal troubles of the once-prominent attorney. For further details, refer to the article from Law360.