Michael Avenatti makes a statement to the press as he leaves federal court in New York on July 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Avenatti's involvement with Nike stems from a whistleblower's allegations that the athletic footwear and clothing company was paying amateur basketball players. His lawyers argued that the fraud statute under which he was convicted is unconstitutionally vague. They also contended that Avenatti cannot be criminally charged with plotting to extort money from Nike because he was engaged in settlement negotiations.
A courtroom sketch depicting Stormy Daniels being questioned by defense attorney Susan Necheles during former President Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York City on May 9, 2024. (REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg)
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Avenatti is scheduled to be released from prison in 2035, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
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