Criminal Law
Avenatti Will Not Testify at His Fraud Trial
Michael Avenatti, who is representing himself in his own fraud trial over allegations that he stole book proceeds from adult-film actress Stormy Daniels, said on Tuesday he will not be testifying, The Associated Press reported.
Avenatti, who once represented Daniels, has been accused of stealing several hundred thousand dollars that she was supposed to receive from writing her book. The book discusses an alleged affair she had with former President Trump, though the president has denied the tryst.
Avenatti has denied any wrongdoing.
