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Attorney Mark Geragos Fined $100K for Nike Blackmail Plot

7/18/2025

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Attorney Mark Geragos faces a hefty $100,000 penalty after a jury concluded he assisted Michael Avenatti in a blackmail plot targeting Nike. Although the jury found Geragos violated his duty to client Gary Franklin, they decided his actions did not cause substantial harm. Meanwhile, Avenatti is currently serving a staggering 20-year sentence for various offenses.

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Attorney Mark Geragos faces a hefty $100,000 penalty after a jury concluded he assisted Michael Avenatti in a blackmail plot targeting Nike. Although the jury found Geragos violated his duty to client Gary Franklin, they decided his actions did not cause substantial harm. Meanwhile, Avenatti is currently serving a staggering 20-year sentence for various offenses.