Lawyer Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for Nike extortion attempt AP Posted: Jul 8, 2021 1:48 PM CDT Updated: Jul 9, 2021 11:55 AM CDT by Rayos Syndication User NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyer Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for Nike extortion attempt. Categories: AP National News FacebookTwitterPinterestemail