Supreme Court Upholds Avenatti's Conviction in Nike Extortion Case

The Supreme Court has upheld Michael Avenatti's conviction for attempting to extort up to $25 million from Nike, rejecting his appeal. Avenatti, known for representing Stormy Daniels, argued that the fraud statute was vague and that he was engaged in settlement negotiations. He is currently serving a 2 1/2-year sentence for the Nike case and additional sentences for other crimes, with a release date set for 2035. Justice Brett Kavanaugh did not participate in the decision.