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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMichael Avenatti: The Russians Are Trying to Run a Smear Job on Me
They suggested that I had had a liaison with multiple women in Russia, Stormy Daniels lawyer says, citing three sourcesbut no documentary evidence.
Michael Avenatti, the outspoken attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels, says the Russian government is trying to smear him in the press. Avenatti told The Daily Beast that people in the Kremlin have been trying to plant damaging stories about him in media outlets.
Avenatti did not offer concrete proof to support the claim, but said two media figures and a high-ranking American intelligence official have all told him about the alleged Russian effort.
Theyre doing it because they see me as a threat, a considerable threat, he said. If we werent a threat, none of this would be happening.
Avenattis client Stormy Daniels is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Trumps former longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen. She is looking to get out of a legal agreement she signed weeks before the 2016 election that bars her from discussing an affair she says she had with President Donald Trump. Trump denies the affair, but admitted to authorizing a payout to Daniels.
Avenatti did not offer concrete proof to support the claim, but said two media figures and a high-ranking American intelligence official have all told him about the alleged Russian effort.
Theyre doing it because they see me as a threat, a considerable threat, he said. If we werent a threat, none of this would be happening.
Avenattis client Stormy Daniels is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Trumps former longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen. She is looking to get out of a legal agreement she signed weeks before the 2016 election that bars her from discussing an affair she says she had with President Donald Trump. Trump denies the affair, but admitted to authorizing a payout to Daniels.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/michael-avenatti-the-russians-are-trying-to-run-a-smear-job-on-me?ref=home
They were trying to claim that I too had taken a trip to Moscow... Ive never been to Moscow in my life, Ive never traveled to Russia in my life.
Michael Avenatti
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Michael Avenatti: The Russians Are Trying to Run a Smear Job on Me (Original Post)
spanone
Jun 2018
OP
not one single thing has been done to deter the russians from 'meddling' in everything USA
spanone
Jun 2018
#3
So what if he did ?! Did the Russians try to help him get elected president ?! No? Who cares?
uponit7771
Jun 2018
#9
Avenatti has a good track record, he's clean enough but the sycophants will believe anything
uponit7771
Jun 2018
#12
Has anyone seen a single story about Avenatti having liasons with women in Russia?
oberliner
Jun 2018
#11
Laffy Kat
(16,396 posts)1. I believe him. nt
spanone
(135,958 posts)3. not one single thing has been done to deter the russians from 'meddling' in everything USA
bdamomma
(63,978 posts)5. no the Russians
own everyone in Congress, and the NRA and our once cyber security. I hate Putin.
bdamomma
(63,978 posts)2. I believe him too.
nt.
spanone
(135,958 posts)4. they are protecting their investment.
dmr
(28,368 posts)6. I hope he and Ms. Clifford take extra special precautions
to remain safe and secure.
Trump, and his various conspirators have a lot to lose, most of which I wouldn't even be able to imagine. That's pretty frightening.
OnDoutside
(19,988 posts)7. Even if he had gone to Russia, he's single, isn't he ?
malaise
(269,365 posts)8. OMFG
I believe - they're trying to muddle things
uponit7771
(90,378 posts)9. So what if he did ?! Did the Russians try to help him get elected president ?! No? Who cares?
spanone
(135,958 posts)10. Precisely...
uponit7771
(90,378 posts)12. Avenatti has a good track record, he's clean enough but the sycophants will believe anything
oberliner
(58,724 posts)11. Has anyone seen a single story about Avenatti having liasons with women in Russia?
I have not seen any such stories in any news outlet.