Michael Avenatti Re-Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

Disbarred attorney Michael Avenatti, known for representing Stormy Daniels in litigation against Donald Trump, was resentenced to 11 years and three months in federal prison, reduced from his initial 14-year term for tax and wire fraud. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the original sentence, citing errors by Judge James Selna, including not accounting for the value of Avenatti’s legal services to victims and improperly increasing the sentence for obstruction of justice. With credit for about 40 months already served, Avenatti will serve roughly eight more years. Prosecutors sought nearly 14 years at resentencing, while probation officials recommended 97 months and Avenatti requested 78 months. The court also considered the overlapping nature of his convictions for extorting Nike and stealing from Daniels when imposing the new sentence. Prison officials reported that Avenatti has shown good behavior and personal growth during his incarceration.