Judge Sentences Michael Avenatti to 14 Years in Prison For Fraud Scheme
Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 01:31s - Published
Judge Sentences Michael Avenatti to 14 Years in Prison For Fraud Scheme
Judge Sentences , Michael Avenatti to 14 Years , in Prison For Fraud Scheme.
On December 5, Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of wire fraud and a tax-related charge.
.
NBC reports that Avenatti was also
ordered to pay $7 million in restitution.
.
The incarcerated lawyer's sentence will run
consecutively with the five-year prison term he is
already serving for separate convictions in New York.
Avenatti pleaded guilty without reaching a plea
deal, claiming he wished to be held accountable
and spare his family further embarrassment.
.
Avenatti was accused of negotiating and collecting
settlement payments intended for his clients and
funneling the money into accounts that he controlled.
I am deeply remorseful and contrite.
There is no doubt that all of them deserve
much better, and I hope that someday
they will accept my apologies and
find it in their heart to forgive me, Michael Avenatti, Statement prior to sentencing, via NBC.
I am deeply remorseful and contrite.
There is no doubt that all of them deserve
much better, and I hope that someday
they will accept my apologies and
find it in their heart to forgive me, Michael Avenatti, Statement prior to sentencing, via NBC.
NBC reports that the federal government dropped
all remaining charges against Avenatti that
stemmed from a 36-count indictment.
.
Avenatti is already serving time after being
convicted of stealing book proceeds from porn star
Stormy Daniels and trying to extort shoemaker Nike.
.
Avenatti is already serving time after being
convicted of stealing book proceeds from porn star
Stormy Daniels and trying to extort shoemaker Nike.
.
Prosecutors in the most recent case sought for
Avenatti's sentence to add 17.5 years in prison
to the five year sentence he is already serving.
In pleading guilty, Avenatti asked the court that his
sentence be no more than six years and would be
served concurrently with his other sentence.
.
In pleading guilty, Avenatti asked the court that his
sentence be no more than six years and would be
served concurrently with his other sentence.
'Law & Order: Organized Crime' is coming back! But it's moving from NBC to Peacock. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Peacock is putting the finishing touches on a deal that would see the series starring Christopher Meloni move from NBC to the streaming service for a fifth season consisting of 10 episodes. Reps for Peacock, NBC, producers Universal Television and executive producer Dick Wolf declined to comment as a deal has yet to officially close.
Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:17Published
Sabrina Impacciatore of 'The White Lotus' and Domhnall Gleeson from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' have been cast in the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell-led comedy 'The Office.'
Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:08Published
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
The grants will bring solar energy
to over 900,000 households in both
low- and middle-income communities. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
NBC reports that solar power has gained
traction as a clean energy source that could
help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
49 of the new grants will be awarded at
the state level, six more will serve Native American
tribes and another five are multi-state awards.
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
Officials say that the latest environmental
announcements are part of an effort to energize
young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign.
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games.
NBC reports that break-dancing will
make its debut as an official Olympic
sport at the upcoming Paris Games.
Also known as breaking, the sport
features headspins, windmills, various
"freeze" moves and will be set to music.
According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized
footwork and the key role played by the DJ and
the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.".
The sport first made an appearance
at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
The Paris Olympics breaking competition
will be split into two events on August 9
and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park.
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.".
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Peacock has released the first trailer for its Stormy Daniels documentary, which reveals Daniels' chaotic life amid her legal battle with Donald Trump. The first footage from Peacock's documentary from 'Britney vs Spears' filmmakers shows Daniels dealing the hounding press, MAGA death threats and one shady lawyer.
Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:19Published
Donald Trump's legal team seeks a new trial in the defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll, just before his informal anointment as the Republican party's presidential candidate. They argue the awarded $83 million is excessive, citing erroneous jury instructions and excluded evidence. This legal challenge adds to Trump's broader legal woes, including recent judgments and impending legal action related to Stormy Daniels.
#DonaldTrump #Trump #Trump2024 #DonaldTrumpnews #JeanCarroll #TrumpLawsuit #TrumpCase #Worldnews #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
~PR.152~ED.101~GR.121~HT.96~
Harvey Weinstein's NYC rape conviction getting overturned has him so elated it's reduced him to tears as he sits in prison. Weinstein's rep Juda Engelmayer tells.. TMZ.com
A UFO seems to have been caught on camera whizzing across the sky above NYC -- at least if you buy what this woman is selling ... which amounts to a nanosecond.. TMZ.com
Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction just got overturned in the appeals court -- and a new trial has been ordered ... although it remains to be seen if.. TMZ.com
Caitlin Clark's Nike deal is being celebrated as historic by many fans, but the contract should've been worth so much more, according to Dave Portnoy ... who.. TMZ.com
This Day in History:, Heaven’s Gate Cult
Members Found Dead.
March 26, 1997.
Led by Marshall Applewhite,
39 members of the cult peacefully committed suicide
by drinking a mixture of vodka and phenobarbital.
The disturbing scene was discovered by
police in a mansion in a San Diego suburb.
Clothed in matching Nike sneakers and dark uniforms,
the 21 men and 18 women were were found in several
rooms throughout the mansion.
They were convinced their suicides would free them
from their bodies, allowing them to enter an
alien spacecraft hidden behind the rare Hale-Bopp comet.
The cult advocated sexual abstinence.
Several of the men had undergone
castration surgery, including Applewhite.
None of the 39 bodies showed
any signs of blood or trauma
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:47Published
The Football Association and Nike have come under fire for the design of England’s new home shirt, ahead of Euro 2024. The traditional white kit features a St George’s Cross with navy, light blue and purple. Nike say it is “a playful update”, but many fans and politicians have reacted with consternation and anger. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Londoners have expressed mixed opinions after Nike sparked a culture war flare-up by modifying the St George's flag on the collar of the new ÂŁ125 England shirt. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gunna, Is Freed From Prison.
'TMZ' reports that Gunna has pleaded guilty to the racketeering charge against him in the YSL Rico Case.
After taking a plea deal, he was released
from Fulton County..
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published
A judge on Friday sentenced the former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's back during his arrest to 3 1/2 years in prison for aiding and abetting manslaughter. J...
Elon Musk dropped a bombshell of a story with the release of the Twitter Files. Michael Avenatti is sentenced to 14 years in prison (will serve a total of 19 years). The Supreme Court hears the case..
!['Law & Order: Organized Crime' Season 5 Moving to Peacock | THR News Video [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240425/1373774890-Law-Order-Organized-Crime-Season-Moving.jpg)
!['The Office' Reboot Sets First Cast Members | THR News Video [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240423/1373565622-The-Office-Reboot-Sets-First-Cast-Members.jpg)
![Biden Looks to Energize Young Voters With Earth Day Solar Energy Grants [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240422/1373447144-Biden-Looks-to-Energize-Young-Voters-With-Earth.jpg)
![Olympic Break-Dancing Is Making Its First Appearance at the Paris Games [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240417/1372927232-Olympic-Break-Dancing-Is-Making-Its-First-Appearance.jpg)
![Carl Erskine, 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, Dead at 97 [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240417/1372905816-Carl-Erskine-1950s-Dodgers-Pitcher-Dead-at-97.jpg)
!['Stormy' Trailer: Stormy Daniels Tells Her Story in New Peacock Documentary | THR News Video [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240308/1368109134-Stormy-Trailer-Stormy-Daniels-Tells-Her-Story-in.jpg)
![Donald Trump Legal Team Requests New Trial in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case| Oneindia News [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240307/1367940312-Donald-Trump-Legal-Team-Requests-New-Trial-in.jpg)
![Is New York's top court 'oversimplifying sexual assault itself and the dynamics of it'? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240425/1373760538-Is-New-York-top-court-oversimplifying-sexual.jpg)
![This Day in History: Heaven’s Gate Cult Members Found Dead [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240326/1370883908-This-Day-in-History-Heaven-Gate-Cult.jpg)
![MPs and public react to new England football shirt [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240322/1370307964-MPs-and-public-react-to-new-England-football.jpg)
![Londoners express opinions after Nike modified England flag [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240322/1370301220-Londoners-express-opinions-after-Nike-modified-England-flag.jpg)
![Gunna Is Freed From Prison [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20221215/1345021379-Gunna-Is-Freed-From-Prison.jpg)
![J. Alexander Kueng, officer who kneeled on George Floyd's back, gets 3 1/2 years in prison [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20221210/1670706045-Alexander-Kueng-officer-who-kneeled-on-George.jpg)
![The Twitter Files: Elon Musk Wages Jihad on the Deep State | HPH #150 [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20221208/1670456332-The-Twitter-Files-Elon-Musk-Wages-Jihad-on.jpg)
