Michael Avenatti Arrested During California State Bar Hearing

Michael Avenatti Arrested During California State Bar Hearing
In this April 1, 2019 file photo, attorney Michael Avenatti arrives at federal court in Santa Ana, Calif. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
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California attorney Michael Avenatti, known for representing Stormy Daniels against President Donald Trump, has been rearrested Tuesday evening during a disciplinary hearing in Los Angeles.

The disciplinary hearing centered on allegations that Avenatti misappropriated $840,000 in settlement money owed to his former client, Gregory Barela. Avenatti allegedly kept the cash for himself for personal use despite Barela making continued inquiries about the funds.