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Former Client Accuses Michael Avenatti of Operating Law Firm Like a ‘Ponzi Scheme’

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A former client of Michael Avenatti alleges the lawyer secretly pocketed his money after helping him secure a settlement, but Avenatti vehemently denies it.

Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

Kate Briquelet 

Senior Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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Kate Briquelet

Kate Briquelet

Senior Reporter

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kate.briquelet@thedailybeast.com

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