Judge Declares a Mistrial in Michael Avenatti’s California embezzlement case

  California judge U.S. District Judge James V. Selna declared a mistrial Tuesday in the embezzlement trial of attorney Michael Avenatti. Avenatti was charged with stealing millions in settlement money from his clients. The judge ruled that federal prosecutors failed to turn over relevant financial evidence to Avenatti, resulting in a mistrial. Avenatti was sentenced … Continue reading Judge Declares a Mistrial in Michael Avenatti’s California embezzlement case