Michael Avenatti, lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels and an avid Trump critic, is speaking out following his arrest Wednesday afternoon on charges of domestic violence.
The 47-year-old attorney first thanked the Los Angeles Police Department “for their professionalism,” noting they had to take action “in light of the completely bogus allegations against me.”
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He then went on to deny any wrongdoing.
“I have never been physically abusive in my life nor was I last night,” Avenatti explained. “Any accusations to the contrary are fabricated and meant to do harm to my reputation. I look forward to being fully exonerated.”
Avenatti: "I would never disrespect [my daughters] by touching a woman inappropriately or striking a woman. I am looking forward to a full investigation at which point I am confident that I will be fully exonerated." pic.twitter.com/zwxIGCtS9r
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 15, 2018
ABC News was first to report Avenatti’s arrest. The cantankerous lawyer was booked at 3:44 p.m. on a charge of domestic violence with injuries.
The LAPD confirmed the charge against Avenatti and noted his $50,000 bail.
Update: We can confirm that Michael Avenatti (DOB: 02-16-71) was booked this afternoon on a felony domestic violence charge (273.5 PC). His bail is set at $50,000.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) November 15, 2018
It should be noted that both Avenatti’s ex-wife and his estranged wife released statements — the latter through her attorney — saying the attorney was never violent with them. His next court date is set for Dec. 5.