Controversial attorney Michael Avenatti will not be charged with a misdemeanor at this time by the La City Attorney, a court hearing declared today.
Avenatti was arrested November 14 by L.A. police and booked on a felony count of domestic violence following a report filed against the attorney the day before. The Lapd then presented the case to the district attorney. The D.A. ruled out the felony count, but made no indication of what misdemeanor(s) might be considered, and passed it to the La City Attorney.
After today’s late afternoon hearing, the City Attorney said of Avenatti, “The suspect will be informed that although we decline to file charges at this time, this matter remains open and we may file charges at any time prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations.”
Domestic violence accuser Mareli Miniutti “will be advised of services available to her.”
Avenatti took a victory lap on Twitter.
Avenatti was arrested November 14 by L.A. police and booked on a felony count of domestic violence following a report filed against the attorney the day before. The Lapd then presented the case to the district attorney. The D.A. ruled out the felony count, but made no indication of what misdemeanor(s) might be considered, and passed it to the La City Attorney.
After today’s late afternoon hearing, the City Attorney said of Avenatti, “The suspect will be informed that although we decline to file charges at this time, this matter remains open and we may file charges at any time prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations.”
Domestic violence accuser Mareli Miniutti “will be advised of services available to her.”
Avenatti took a victory lap on Twitter.
- 6/13/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
6/12 4:13 Pm Pt -- The hearing just went down in L.A. ... and Avenatti is now officially in the clear. He just tweeted, "Today I attended the hearing in the matter relating to the allegations of Ms. Miniutti. At the conclusion of that hearing, I was again informed that No Charges will be filed against me. As I predicted long ago, I was not charged because I did nothing wrong."Michael Avenatti will not be...
- 6/12/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Michael Avenatti will not face a felony in his domestic violence case ... according to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office. The D.A. has referred the matter to the L.A. City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney will now have to decide whether to charge Avenatti with misdemeanor domestic violence. TMZ broke the story ... Stormy Daniels' lawyer was arrested last week for felony domestic violence after his girlfriend, Mareli Miniutti, filed a police report, alleging...
- 11/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
An actress from New York filed a petition in California on Monday to obtain a restraining order against lawyer Michael Avenatti, who was arrested in Los Angeles last week on suspicion of felony domestic violence. Mareli Miniutti‘s petition was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court’s Santa Monica branch, according to court records. According to The Daily Beast, court documents […]...
- 11/20/2018
- by Pablo Mena
- Uinterview
Michael Avenatti's alleged domestic violence victim claims they had an argument that turned violent -- with him being verbally and physically abusive -- and now she has a restraining order against him. The woman, Mareli Miniutti, says she and Avenatti were in the master bedroom of their apartment arguing about money on November 13, when he called her an "ungrateful f**king bitch" ... according to docs. She says he followed her into a guest bedroom...
- 11/20/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
An actress named Mareli Miniutti sought a restraining order Monday against attorney Michael Avenatti, best known for representing Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Trump.
“I look forward to a full clearing of my name and disclosure of all of the facts,” Avenatti tweeted Monday evening. “I have Never abused a woman or committed domestic violence against anyone. Any claim to the contrary is completely bogus and fabricated. I am a target. And I will be exonerated.”
According to court records, a heating on the matter was scheduled for Dec. 10.
Also Read: Jacob Wohl Files Police Report After Michael Avenatti Tweets: 'I Am Coming for You'
Court records did not include details of the reason Miniutti sought the restraining order. She did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Miniutti’s IMDb page lists credits including “Ocean’s Eight,” and “How to Be Single.”
Avenatti was booked on felony domestic violence charges last week,...
“I look forward to a full clearing of my name and disclosure of all of the facts,” Avenatti tweeted Monday evening. “I have Never abused a woman or committed domestic violence against anyone. Any claim to the contrary is completely bogus and fabricated. I am a target. And I will be exonerated.”
According to court records, a heating on the matter was scheduled for Dec. 10.
Also Read: Jacob Wohl Files Police Report After Michael Avenatti Tweets: 'I Am Coming for You'
Court records did not include details of the reason Miniutti sought the restraining order. She did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Miniutti’s IMDb page lists credits including “Ocean’s Eight,” and “How to Be Single.”
Avenatti was booked on felony domestic violence charges last week,...
- 11/20/2018
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
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