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More_Cowbell

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11. No.

Sun Apr 7, 2019, 03:03 AM

Apr 2019

He tried to extort Nike to enter into contracts with him and his associates. Someone who believes that Nike is gaming the system, and exploiting kids, wouldn't do that.

It doesn't make his claims untrue. In fact, in my mind it makes them more likely to be true. Just not the way an ethical lawyer works (I am a member of a state bar myself, non practicing).

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Michael Avenatti releases documents alleging Nike paid top NCAA recruits [View all] sandensea Apr 2019 OP

Avenatti 2020! ProudLib72 Apr 2019 #1

No. nt Dr Hobbitstein Apr 2019 #3

Bwahhhhahhhahhaha jberryhill Apr 2019 #18

I can't help myself jberry ProudLib72 Apr 2019 #31

Why, Mr. Avenatti, should we believe any of this? jmowreader Apr 2019 #2

Burden of proof of extortion is on Nike. I believe Avenatti's got the evidence of Nike corruption.nt ancianita Apr 2019 #4

Since they have him on tape threatening to release the info if they dont pay, they've got it. oldsoftie Apr 2019 #22

Crap. nt ancianita Apr 2019 #28

Probably customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #37

Well, the paper trail in his drop box does not look good for Nike. vsrazdem Apr 2019 #5

even if he is right, is this the way a reputable lawyer handles such things? EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #6

No. More_Cowbell Apr 2019 #11

No. He just wanted money to cover it up jberryhill Apr 2019 #16

+1 onenote Apr 2019 #26

Exactly FBaggins Apr 2019 #54

And, to be fair jberryhill Apr 2019 #56

No. However, an entity who is a victim of extortion or blackmail forgotmylogin Apr 2019 #35

If this was actually what Avenatti threatened Nike with ripcord Apr 2019 #7

If he really was extorting Nike I would think the bar would cancel his license... Kablooie Apr 2019 #8

On the other hand it could be argued they claimed extortion to try and silence him. cstanleytech Apr 2019 #12

Uh no. Socal31 Apr 2019 #14

Ummmm... jberryhill Apr 2019 #17

And I'm guessing Nike won't be hiring him now, not that they ever would have. mahina Apr 2019 #33

I wouldn't be surprised rockfordfile Apr 2019 #9

Glad those kids got paid n/t mathematic Apr 2019 #10

And at the same time, Igel Apr 2019 #38

He stole money from a disabled client. Socal31 Apr 2019 #13

It's sad to see it confirmed that he's just another jerk attorney bitterross Apr 2019 #15

Everything aside, he was the quickest, sharpest with Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #55

Nancy is way better at it than him. So is Al Franken. So is Rosie O'Donnell. So is Hillary. LuvLoogie Apr 2019 #59

You have got to be kidding me???? Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #60

What is his basis for going after Nike so vigorously? MichMan Apr 2019 #19

OT, but I wouldn't buy a shoe from Nike, watoos Apr 2019 #20

I think certain ones are still made here oldsoftie Apr 2019 #23

Yes, some New Balance are TexasBushwhacker Apr 2019 #32

Thanks! oldsoftie Apr 2019 #34

I couldn't afford their shoes even if I wanted a pair. Kaleva Apr 2019 #36

I still boycott New Balance FreeState Apr 2019 #41

Who cares? Gothmog Apr 2019 #21

Good, expose it all. FM123 Apr 2019 #24

I agree. Avenatti is no boy scout with questionable scruples, but Nike bribing players is no better vsrazdem Apr 2019 #25

Agree! get the red out Apr 2019 #53

He needs to go away. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #27

Nike! It's worse than the college admissions scandal! DirtEdonE Apr 2019 #29

This guy is the worst StillFeelingTheBern Apr 2019 #30

"This guy is the worst thing to happen to the democratic party in years." LenaBaby61 Apr 2019 #52

He's had his 15 minutes of fame Politicub Apr 2019 #39

My jury is still out on Avenatti AlwaysRandy Apr 2019 #40

What about the charges he is facing in California ? MichMan Apr 2019 #45

thank you for responding --I have not seen Avenatti wrong--but if he was AlwaysRandy Apr 2019 #61

It never did seem he is stupid enough to involve himself in extortion. Judi Lynn Apr 2019 #42

You're welcome, Judi. sandensea Apr 2019 #44

He's obviously that stupid jberryhill Apr 2019 #48

Here's the deal. Some coaches try to play by the rules... WhoWoodaKnew Apr 2019 #43

Oh Michael, your 15 minutes are over! CrispyQ Apr 2019 #46

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Hmmm.... ck4829 Apr 2019 #50

kinda makes a big part of the prosecution's case against him, doesn't it? unblock Apr 2019 #51

Indeed, he should find a lawyer jberryhill Apr 2019 #57

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Good... Duke has skated for far too long... Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #62