Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100,000 Verdict Linked to Michael Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos is seeking to overturn a $100,000 jury verdict that held him liable for aiding disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a high-profile extortion case involving Nike. The verdict arose from a civil lawsuit that claimed Avenatti attempted to extort the sportswear giant but was supported by Geragos’ involvement. In a recent court filing, Geragos argued that the jury’s ruling was flawed and did not accurately reflect the facts of the case. He insists that he played no part in any nefarious activities related to the alleged extortion attempt, … Read more

Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100K Verdict Tied to Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos has requested a California court to dismiss a $100,000 jury verdict that concluded he assisted disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a failed scheme to extort Nike. Geragos claims the awarded damages are legally unsupportable, as they were given without a finding of liability against him. In his motion filed with the court, Geragos argues that awarding damages without establishing any legal responsibility contradicts established legal principles. He is contesting the jury’s decision, which emerged from allegations about Avenatti’s conduct during a high-profile case involving the sportswear giant. … Read more

Michael Avenatti’s Prison Term Cut Nearly in Half Amid Resentencing Drama

Los Angeles, California — Michael Avenatti, the disgraced attorney known for representing Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against former President Donald Trump, had his prison term for financial fraud reduced from 14 years to just under eight during a resentencing hearing on Thursday. Avenatti was originally sentenced after he pleaded guilty to charges involving the theft of millions from clients and tax obstruction. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated his sentence last October, determining it was based on flawed loss calculations for the victims. As a result, U.S. District Court Judge James Selna … Read more