A judge has allowed Michael Avenatti to be temporarily freed from a federal jail in New York City and to ride out the coronavirus scare at a friend's house in Los Angeles
A judge has allowed Michael Avenatti to be temporarily freed from a federal jail in New York City and to ride out the coronavirus scare at a friend's house in Los Angeles.
The attorney, who rose to fame representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, petitioned last month to be released to home confinement. He said he was at high risk of getting the coronavirus because he had a recent bout with pneumonia and his cellmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan was removed due to flu-like symptoms.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge James Selna said Avenatti may stay at the home of Jay Mannheimer, near Venice Beach, during the 90-day release period but he first must get tested for COVID-19 and be quarantined for 14 days at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility. He must also post $1 million bond and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet. The judge forbid Avenatti to use any digital devices with internet access.
Avenatti is awaiting a June sentencing after he was convicted of trying to extort $25 million from sportswear giant Nike. He also faces criminal trials in New York of defrauding Daniels and in Los Angeles of cheating clients and others of millions of dollars. He has denied wrongdoing.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Michael Avenatti released from jail temporarily over coronavirus concernsA federal judge has temporarily released celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti from a federal jail over coronavirus concerns.
Read more »
Attorney Michael Avenatti released from jail temporarily over coronavirus concernsCelebrity attorney Michael Avenatti has been released from federal jail temporarily due to coronavirus concerns. Follow live updates:
Read more »
YNW Melly Alleged Victims' Families Don't Want Him Released From JailYNW Melly's alleged victims' families do not want him released from jail despite coronavirus diagnosis.
Read more »
Michael Avenatti The Latest Public Figure Released From Prison During Coronavirus PandemicHe will spend 90 days under home confinement at a friend’s house.
Read more »
Disney fan alert: What to watch on Disney+ according to what part of Disneyland you want to visitDisney Parks are temporarily closed to do the coronavirus crisis, but you can enjoy your favorite lands at Disneyland Park with this special Disney+ watchlist.
Read more »
With Warship Coronavirus Cases Rising, Concerns Over Military ReadinessThree of the U.S. Navy's 11 aircraft carriers are reported to have sailors infected with the coronavirus. The Pentagon says readiness has not been affected, but more outbreaks are expected.
Read more »