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Michael Avenatti Indicted For Allegedly Stealing Paraplegic Client's Settlement Money

The lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels, who is already facing federal financial crimes charges, has been indicted for 36 counts of embezzlement and fraud by a California federal grand jury.

Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti, who is already accused of federal financial crimes, has been indicted for 36 counts of embezzlement and fraud by a California federal grand jury, U.S. prosecutors announced Thursday.

If Avenatti is found guilty of all charges in the new indictment, he could be sentenced to

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