American adult star, Stormy Daniels' lawyer arrested over suspected domestic violence

November 15, 2018:

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represents adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles with Donald Trump, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, as per Los Angeles police.

Police spokesman Jeff Lee has said Avenatti was in the process of being formally booked.

The attorney rose to prominence as the lawyer for Ms Daniels, an adult actress whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.

She sued Mr Trump for defamation after he denied her assertion that she had a sexual encounter with him in 2006, but her lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge last month.

Ms Daniels has filed a separate lawsuit over a $130,000 (£100,000) in hush-money agreement stemming from the alleged encounter. Mr Trump has denied having an affair.

Mr Avenatti's clients have also included Julie Swetnick, who accused Brett Kavanaugh of aggressive sexual behaviour before his confirmation to the US Supreme Court.

The lawyer recently mooted a run for president in an interview with Time magazine.

Calling on the Democrats to back him, he said he believed he would be one of the few potential candidates that can “push back” against Mr. Trump.

He expressed his side of story by saying, "Look, I can be aggressive at times. I didn’t get to where I am by being a pushover, okay. I don’t generally go after people offensively, but if somebody comes after me, I will absolutely meet them every step of the way and then some, no question."

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