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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
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