Dossier
Michael Avenatti
Coverage of Michael Avenatti in the Nexus archive.
Sam Bankman-Friedperson1White Houseorganization1Department of Justiceorganization1FTXorganization1Alameda Researchorganization1Donald Trumpperson1Tucker Carlsonperson1Stormy Danielsperson1U.S. District Judge James Selnaperson1Bureau of Prisonsorganization19th U.S. Circuit Court of Appealsorganization1Justice Departmentorganization1
- Sam Bankman-Fried formally files for pardon—but White House reiterates that FTX cofounder’s odds are slim
Sam Bankman-Fried submitted a pardon request to the Department of Justice, but the White House states his chances remain slim. The request follows his 2023 conviction for fraud related to FTX, and President Donald Trump has indicated no plans to grant clemency.
- Stormy Daniels’ disgraced ex-lawyer and anti-Trump superstar Michael Avenatti moved to halfway house
Michael Avenatti, a disgraced lawyer convicted of fraud and theft, has been transferred to a federal halfway house in California with a projected release date of September 2028. His legal troubles include multiple convictions related to financial misconduct and a controversial past as Stormy Daniels' attorney.