Surprisingly, embattled attorney Michael Avenatti still has a law license as he sits in jail this morning, again. Avenatti was trying to keep his license while attending a disciplinary hearing at the California Bar Association in Los Angeles yesterday. But during a break, the porn star lawyer was arrested and cuffed by the IRS in the hallway.
Just moments ago ex-Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti was taken out of the California State Bar Court in LA the custody of federal agents. pic.twitter.com/cU8sM4DUw1
— Jason McGahan (@JasonMcGahan) January 15, 2020
The former lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels is accused of scamming $840-thousand from a client. He was arrested outside the courtroom by agents for the IRS, who accuse Avenatti of cheating on his taxes and lying to investigators. Avenatti’s lawyer says he expects there will be a bail hearing this afternoon. Until then the high profile attorney sits behind bars.