Crime & Justice

Avenatti ‘Saw Dollar Signs’ in Greedy Nike Extortion, Lawyers Say

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Federal prosecutors accused the celebrity attorney of shaking down Nike to pay off his debts during opening arguments in court today.

Kate Briquelet
Kate Briquelet 

Senior Reporter

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Kate Briquelet

Kate Briquelet

Senior Reporter

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