Michael Avenatti will not be charged with alleged violence at this time

The famous lawyer Michael Avenatti, best known for his criticism of President Donald Trump and for representing porn star Stormy Daniels, will not be charged with alleged domestic violence for the time being.

The Los Angeles City Attorney announced Friday that after reviewing all investigative reports and considering all the evidence, the case would not make the case. subject to prosecution against the lawyer.

The case had been sent to the Los Angeles City Attorney for possible misdemeanor charges, after the Los Angeles County Attorney had refused to lay a crime charge last year.

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Avenatti was arrested last November on suspicion of domestic violence. Avenatti was released on bail of $ 50,000.

Actress Mareli Miniutti, who received a restraining order against Avenatti, claimed in court documents that the two men were living together. She claimed that they were arguing over the money when he called her, hit her in the face with pillows and dragged her to the floor of the house. apartment. Avenatti has always maintained his innocence.

After the last decision not to lay charges, Avenatti went to Twitter to write: "I am extremely grateful that after three thorough investigations, one conducted by the LAPD, one by the Los Angeles District Attorney and the other by the LA City Attorney, the truth of my innocence is now established and no charges are laid. "

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However, the Los Angeles City Attorney leaves the door open to possible charges. Audiences have been scheduled for Miniutti and Avenatti to give their version of the story to the city prosecutor's office. The case remains open and lawsuits could be initiated in the future.

Miniutti's lawyer, Michael Bachner, told ABC News that the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office had told him that Avatatti had assaulted Miniutti but had decided not to charge him, because he feared that a jury would condemn him.

"It is outrageous that this decision was made, especially since Ms. Miniutti was never questioned by a member of the city prosecutor's office despite our requests and despite pictures of her injuries, "Bachner wrote in a statement to ABC News. "It is clear to us that the city attorney simply found it easier to avoid doing his job."

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office stated that it did not comment in response to Bachner's allegations.