Yahoo Sports · Jan 16, 2020
Michael Avenatti arrested one week before Nike trial
Michael Avenatti is due in court on Jan. 21, but that is now in jeopardy after his arrest in California. (AP)Just one week before the start of the first of three federal trials this year where he will sit as the defendant, lawyer Michael Avenatti was arrested Tuesday in California on “potential violations of the conditions of [his] pretrial release,” according to a court filing.
There were no details provided on what those potential violations may entail. The arrest occurred following a disciplinary hearing at the State Bar Court in Los Angeles. Avenatti is expected to appear in federal court Wednesday.