Supreme Court Rejects Michael Avenatti's Appeal in Nike Extortion Case

The court upheld Avenatti's convictions for extortion and fraud while Justice Brett Kavanaugh recused himself from the decision.

Avenatti was convicted for attempting to extort up to $25 million from Nike.
He argued the fraud statute was unconstitutionally vague and his actions were part of settlement negotiations.
The Supreme Court's brief order did not explain Kavanaugh's recusal, but Avenatti had represented a Kavanaugh accuser in 2018.
Avenatti is serving a 30-month sentence for the Nike case and additional sentences for other crimes.
He is scheduled for release in 2035 after multiple convictions for fraud and theft.