Michael Avenatti Sentenced To 14 years In California Fraud Case

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Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison

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In Southern California and was ordered to pay more than $10 million in restitution

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After admitting to defrauding four of his clients out of millions of dollars

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The sentence is set to run up to five years in prison, which he is currently serving for separate convictions in New York

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said U.S. District Judge James V. Selna during a hearing in Santa Ana, California

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It was the last of three major federal criminal charges to be filed against the 51-year-old California resident.

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Who is known for his portrayal of porn actor Stormy Daniels

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During his legal battles with Donald Trump, he became one of the former president's leading opponents

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Avenatti pleaded guilty earlier this year to four counts of wire fraud and one tax charge, despite failing to reach a plea deal.

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With the federal charges, he says he wants to be held accountable and spare his family further embarrassment.

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Michael Avenatti Sentenced To 14 years In California Fraud Case

Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison

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In Southern California and was ordered to pay more than $10 million in restitution

After admitting to defrauding four of his clients out of millions of dollars

The sentence is set to run up to five years in prison, which he is currently serving for separate convictions in New York

said U.S. District Judge James V. Selna during a hearing in Santa Ana, California

It was the last of three major federal criminal charges to be filed against the 51-year-old California resident.

Who is known for his portrayal of porn actor Stormy Daniels

During his legal battles with Donald Trump, he became one of the former president's leading opponents

Avenatti pleaded guilty earlier this year to four counts of wire fraud and one tax charge, despite failing to reach a plea deal.

With the federal charges, he says he wants to be held accountable and spare his family further embarrassment.

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