Michael Avenatti, a former lawyer who once took on Donald Trump, is now speaking out against the criminal case against the former president. He says the charges are “grossly unfair.”
Here are the key points:
- Avenatti thinks Trump is the victim of an unfair legal system
- He believes the charges against Trump are politically motivated
- Avenatti was once a fierce critic of Trump but has changed his views
- He is currently in prison himself for fraud and extortion convictions
Do you think Avenatti makes a good point about Trump’s case? Read on to learn more.
Lawyer Criticizes Trump Prosecution
Michael Avenatti is a lawyer who used to represent Stormy Daniels, an adult film star who said she had an affair with Donald Trump. For years, Avenatti was one of Trump’s biggest critics.
However, Avenatti now believes the criminal case against Trump in New York is “grossly unfair.” He thinks the charges are politically motivated and wrong.
“The timing is wrong, the case is wrong, and he’s not receiving due process,” Avenatti said about Trump’s indictment on charges related to hush money payments made before the 2016 election.
Why Avenatti Changed His Mind
Avenatti admits he used to strongly disagree with Trump on most issues. So why is he now defending the former president?
Avenatti says his own experience being prosecuted and imprisoned opened his eyes. He believes he was unfairly “targeted” by the legal system and denied proper due process rights.
“I’ve learned a lot over the last 5-6 years,” Avenatti explained. “I’ve been a product of the system…when the government comes for you, when you are targeted, [and] a lot about what it means to get due process and be deprived of that.”
Avenatti’s Own Legal Troubles
In 2022, Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison for extortion, wire fraud, and tax charges related to his work as a high-profile lawyer.
If called to testify in Trump’s case, Avenatti admits the prosecution would likely try to discredit him as a witness by bringing up his criminal convictions. However, he believes he would still make a better witness than Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen.
Trump Faces Multiple Cases
The New York case is just one of several legal battles Trump is facing. He has also been indicted on federal charges over his handling of classified documents after leaving office.
Critics claim the various prosecutions demonstrate that no one is above the law, even a former president. But Avenatti argues the number of simultaneous cases against Trump is excessive and unprecedented.
“This country, we don’t have serial killers prosecuted at the same time in four different cases,” Avenatti stated.
Concluding Thoughts
In the end, Avenatti argues that the way Trump’s case has been handled by prosecutors is fundamentally wrong, regardless of the underlying facts.
“It’s an effort to deprive millions of Americans of their choice for president,” Avenatti claimed about the prosecutions targeting Trump.
