Supreme Court Rejects Michael Avenatti's Appeal in Nike Extortion Case

The Supreme Court has rejected Michael Avenatti's appeal against his 2020 conviction for attempting to extort up to $25 million from Nike. Avenatti, who gained fame representing Stormy Daniels, was sentenced to 2½ years in prison for charges including attempted extortion and honest-services fraud. The court ruled that Avenatti acted in his own interests rather than his client's. This conviction is one of several legal issues Avenatti has faced, including additional prison sentences for stealing from clients and failing to pay taxes.