Michael Avenatti searched web for 'insider trading' and 'Nike put options' while trying to extort shoe giant, feds say
January 27, 2020 at 11:39 AM EST
Michael Avenatti accused of trying to shake down Nike for up to $25 million by threatening to publicize damaging claims about the company. He gained notoriety in 2018 by representing then-client Stormy Daniels in cases invovling President Donald Trump.