Lawyer Michael Avenatti – who became a media star when he represented adult-film actress Stormy Daniels in her legal battle involving her allegations of an extramarital affair with President Trump – has gone from star to criminal defendant. If convicted on all the charges against him Avenatti could spend the rest of his life in prison. You no longer need to be a genuine VIP to become a media star. You just need to stridently attack President Trump and you become an instant celebrity. He went from minor player to center stage when Stormy Daniels became his client.

Source: Fox News May 23, 2019 08:03 UTC