The rise and fall of Michael Avenatti | With Chris Cillizza

Stormy Daniels’ lawyer turned 2020 presidential hopeful Michael Avenatti began 2018 on a high. His litigation on behalf of the porn star turned him into a cable news fixture while landing former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen in hot water. But IRS payments and domestic violence allegations have dampened the hype of surrounding Avenatti.

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:

Donald Trump has surrounded himself with liars https://cnn.it/2Qfu8dX

Can we slow our roll on Michael Avenatti?
https://cnn.it/2zKdBEj

'He’s going through a pretty rough time': Avenatti crashes and burns
https://politi.co/2Qs7mid

Avenatti back in court on behalf of Stormy Daniels
https://cnn.it/2AODP8o

Michael Avenatti arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
https://cnn.it/2FpNwQ8

Avenatti actions on potential presidential run speak louder than his word
https://cnn.it/2EdPJNs

Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels’s lawyer and potential presidential candidate, explained
https://bit.ly/2UbfimS

How Robert Mueller blew up Donald Trump’s week
https://cnn.it/2Ud7dOq

“The President will not serve out his term”” Michael Avenatti Predicts Trump’s Downfall
https://bit.ly/2FWobh7

Everyone’s wondering how michael Avenatti obtained his bombshell information on michael Cohen- and there’s already an investigation launched.
https://read.bi/2PiwNhe

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