After NY arrest, Avenatti faces court in California

Attorney Michael Avenatti faces a hearing in federal court in Santa Ana on charges he fraudulently obtained $4 million in bank loans and pocketed $1.6 million that belonged to a client.

The lawyer known for representing porn star Stormy Daniels in legal battles against President Donald Trump is expected at a hearing today in Orange County.

Avenatti has long faced allegations from a former client and a former partner that he was hiding money to avoid paying what he owed.

Now, federal authorities are adding their voices to that chorus, with the specter of a long prison sentence.