Michael Avenatti Convicted On All Counts In Nike Extortion Case

Michael Avenatti Convicted On All Counts In Nike Extortion Case

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Michael Avenatti, former lawyer for Stormy Daniels, was found guilty of attempting to extort over $20 million from Nike. He was convicted on charges of extortion, transmission of interstate communications with intent to extort, and wire fraud. Avenatti threatened to release damaging information about Nike unless paid millions. The verdict was seen as a testament to the American judicial system. Avenatti's defense plans to appeal, and he is scheduled for sentencing in June. Despite his conviction, Avenatti remains determined to fight. He also faces charges in two other cases involving theft and fraud, and is currently jailed for violating bail terms.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Michael Avenatti found guilty of in his case involving Nike?

Bribery

Tax evasion

Money laundering

Extortion and wire fraud

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What did Avenatti threaten to do if Nike did not pay him?

Report them to the IRS

Sue them for damages

Boycott their products

Release damaging information

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What was Nike's reaction to the verdict?

They planned to appeal the decision

They refused to comment

They thanked the jurors and emphasized the judicial system

They decided to settle out of court

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In addition to the Nike case, what other charges is Avenatti facing?

Tax evasion and insider trading

Stealing from clients and defrauding a bank

Bribery and obstruction of justice

Forgery and identity theft

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What is Avenatti's current legal status in relation to his bail terms?

He is under house arrest

He has been acquitted

He is in jail for violating bail terms

He is out on bail