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Disgraced former Stormy Daniels lawyer says he would now testify for Trump [View all]

Source: UK Independent

11 hours ago

Michael Avenatti, the disgraced former lawyer for Stormy Daniels, has said that he is in touch with Donald Trump’s legal defence team and is willing to testify on behalf of the former president at his hush money trial.

“The defence has contacted me,” Avenatti told The New York Post from prison. “I’d be more than happy to testify, I don’t know that I will be called to testify, but I have been in touch with Trump’s defence for the better part of a year.”

Avenatti is currently serving a 19-year sentence for extortion, tax evasion, fraud, embezzlement and other federal crimes at Terminal Island, a minimum-security federal prison in Los Angeles.

He did not provide any details about his conversations with the Trump defence team. The Stormy Daniels scandal catapulted Avenatti into the public eye in 2018 when he represented the adult film star, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-michael-avenatti-stormy-daniels-b2532047.html

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Disgraced former Stormy Daniels lawyer says he would now testify for Trump [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 21 OP

Can't imagine what he could testify to that would cut into the no_hypocrisy Apr 21 #1

When he was on Ari's show he spewed how she was a liar and other JohnSJ Apr 21 #7

My first thought that came to mind this morning is... IthinkThereforeIAM Apr 21 #17

Or a pardon should TSF be re-elected. Sneederbunk Apr 21 #55

A pardon and to get his law license back. This makes him slimmer than before. usaf-vet Apr 21 #57

What a scumbag. Ray Bruns Apr 21 #69

Not a good way to avoid Type II diabetes. n/t Igel Apr 21 #79

He made a deal with the Devil (donald Satan trump) calimary Apr 21 #32

Bite your tongue. vanlassie Apr 21 #44

That is going to depend on the judges decision. cstanleytech Apr 21 #41

OK that makes sense. Thank you. Maraya1969 Apr 21 #67

Ari's worst hour. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 21 #77

He's already in prison COL Mustard Apr 21 #23

If "he'd do or say anything to get out of prison sooner", why in hell would he risk an ethics violation? Texin Apr 21 #34

Also, he too is a narcissist and TSF's current trial would bring some attention to him. Attilatheblond Apr 21 #39

He might get even lonelier if the slam him into solitary confinement. Texin Apr 21 #43

Avenatti just wants another fifteen minutes of fame. sop Apr 21 #29

He's a smart guy (too smart for his britches). He can find a way to get back at Stormy, though it has a chance of keopeli Apr 21 #2

He isn't smart or he wouldn't be in prison for fraud, embezzlement, and JohnSJ Apr 21 #5

I meant smart as opposed to intelligent. Lots of smart people (Harvard, Yale, etc) become repugs and criminals. But, I keopeli Apr 21 #36

Got it. Thanks JohnSJ Apr 21 #37

Yeah, not quite smart enough. dchill Apr 21 #50

that sleaze bucket said before that he was in prison because trump didn't like him. mucifer Apr 21 #3

I blame Ari for giving this POS airtime on his show to spew JohnSJ Apr 21 #4

Not one of Ari's finest moments, Ari just wanted to take a bow for getting an interview from prison, dem4decades Apr 21 #8

A journalist takes a story that's out there no matter how people react to it. ificandream Apr 21 #49

So do I. Ari is becoming all about "Ari," consequences, ethics of some of his interviews be damned... hlthe2b Apr 21 #9

Yes, those two guests were scathing in their criticism of the convicted JohnSJ Apr 21 #11

Another reason I refuse to watch msnbc Novara Apr 21 #12

Guy is seeking 15 more seconds of fame. Trueblue1968 Apr 21 #6

I suspect the prosecution can argue... Think. Again. Apr 21 #10

Wouldn't the same hold true for Brag's "Star" witness Cohen then? Barry Markson Apr 21 #16

No attorney client privilege if a crime radical noodle Apr 21 #19

Has a crime been proven? Barry Markson Apr 21 #20

If it must be proven in a courtroom first radical noodle Apr 21 #24

Cohen went to jail for his part of this crime. I think that is mainly why public TeamProg Apr 21 #25

Cohen was prosecuted by the Trump DOJ, no less. Marcuse Apr 21 #74

The attorney-client privilege doesn't apply if the attorney was involved in the crime. Ocelot II Apr 21 #52

That depends a great deal on what he is willing to claim FBaggins Apr 21 #58

Is attorney client a law? forthemiddle Apr 21 #63

Yes. It's the law as well as an ethics rule. Ocelot II Apr 21 #66

You learn something new every day! forthemiddle Apr 21 #72

Another clown enters the circus tent. Avenatti is not unexpected. He loves the attention and Vinca Apr 21 #13

What a loser Novara Apr 21 #14

Hope he knows to get his money up front! Freethinker65 Apr 21 #15

Oh, man Lulu KC Apr 21 #18

Just stay in your jail cell badhair77 Apr 21 #21

He such a likable guy! The jury will love him! TeamProg Apr 21 #22

A real credible witness 🙃 Deuxcents Apr 21 #26

One of the first questions should be bluestarone Apr 21 #27

That felony fraud conviction would be jammed down his throat on cross Ponietz Apr 21 #28

I'm guessing Avenatti is looking for a Trump pardon... agingdem Apr 21 #30

LOL. "Avenatti told The New York Post FROM PRISON" -- now THAT'S a credible witness if I've ever seen one! PSPS Apr 21 #31

Just the witness to buttress Trump's defense PJMcK Apr 21 #33

Remember when there were folks here on DU who wanted Avenatti to run for president?? Docreed2003 Apr 21 #35

Yes I do. Woodwizard Apr 21 #65

Remember when he went to Iowa to feel out his chances??? SKKY Apr 21 #75

i predict they put him on. mopinko Apr 21 #38

Birds of a feather. hay rick Apr 21 #40

This asshole hates being out of the limelight and is craving attention LetMyPeopleVote Apr 21 #42

I think he has a bit of a credibility problem marmar Apr 21 #45

Obviously he needs money. How much is he thinking that trump will pay him? Autumn Apr 21 #46

Nappy B. aka Napoleon Bonaparte, When your enemy is hurting themselves let 'em. Botany Apr 21 #47

PERFECT!!! The same guys who say Michael Cohen... Grins Apr 21 #48

Great point ... ificandream Apr 21 #51

Self inflicted impact injury for certain Ponietz Apr 21 #62

Perfect! orangecrush Apr 21 #53

Remember when he had lotsa fans on DU? Mister Ed Apr 21 #54

LOL, He only uses the best inmate prison lawyers from jail ! KS Toronado Apr 21 #56

He just wants a day pass. JenniferJuniper Apr 21 #59

+! struggle4progress Apr 21 #60

After all the crimes he's done and not just to her... Justice matters. Apr 21 #61

He should testify Nasruddin Apr 21 #64

It would be interesting - if the Trump** defense team is soldierant Apr 21 #68

What would he testify about? Trump is being charged with falsifying business records. enki23 Apr 21 #70

He's always been a sleezebag. iemanja Apr 21 #71

What a whore. n/t Evolve Dammit Apr 21 #73

Put him and Cohen into the ring. Two men enter, one man leaves. I hope they call Avenatti. He folded like a ... marble falls Apr 21 #76

Avenatti is just looking for a short vacation from the pen. Chainfire Apr 21 #78

Well, that's certainly a voice of honor, honesty, and integrity speaking up for Trump. keithbvadu2 Apr 21 #80