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onenote

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14. The "hit" on Avenatti is entirely self-inflicted

Reply to PeeJ52 (Original post)

Mon Mar 25, 2019, 03:43 PM

Mar 2019

Several calls, and meetings, audio and video taped, after Nike alerted the feds to Avenatti's extortion threat.

And the timing was entirely dictated by Avenatti, who was about to carry out his threat (which is why he was arrested based on criminal complaint).

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Could Avenatti be the first of tRump's enemy hits? [View all] PeeJ52 Mar 2019 OP

Time for an investigation! Bonx Mar 2019 #1

... cyberswede Mar 2019 #2

Avenatti's biggest mistake was drawing attention to himself theboss Mar 2019 #3

Tell Trump that. Dark n Stormy Knight Mar 2019 #8

The dude's a grifter. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #4

No. He's in deep trouble in both California and New York The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #5

Avenatti's biggest threat is Avenatti ksoze Mar 2019 #6

Yes. Hell hath no fury like Donald Trump scorned. PubliusEnigma Mar 2019 #7

Wasn't popped for a phone call...California Feds didn't pop him for a phone call.. AncientGeezer Mar 2019 #9

Why would Avenatti do something so stupid? Desperate for cash? fleur-de-lisa Mar 2019 #10

Because he's broke and desperate and dumb theboss Mar 2019 #11

Some folks have a nasty habit Codeine Mar 2019 #16

Sounds like Avenattii missed a calling to work for Trump. gordianot Mar 2019 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author dlk Mar 2019 #13

The "hit" on Avenatti is entirely self-inflicted onenote Mar 2019 #14

Do you really think he's being charged Codeine Mar 2019 #15

I haven't been able to figure this guy out. He appeared to be on the proper track ForgedCrank Mar 2019 #17