Michael Avenatti, the former high-profile attorney known for his legal battles against Donald Trump, has had his 14-year prison sentence reduced to just over 11 years. This decision came from Judge James V. Selna of the US District Court for the Central District of California, who reconsidered Avenatti’s sentencing as instructed by a panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Avenatti, who has already served approximately 40 months in a related matter, will therefore have around 95 months remaining to serve. The reduction comes after the appellate court instructed the trial court to recalculate the sentence following their evaluation of the original terms. You can find more on the appeals court’s decision in October here.
This adjustment in sentencing is part of Avenatti’s criminal case, which addressed several instances of fraud. While many remember him for his public persona and involvement in high-profile lawsuits, the legal community continues to focus on the ramifications of his professional misconduct.
For the full details on Avenatti’s resentencing, further insights are available on Bloomberg Law.