Transcript for Michael Avenatti arrested on suspicions of domestic violence
the attorney who took on president trump, Michael avenatti. Tonight, he’s vehemently denying claims of domestic abuse after his arrest in Los Angeles. ABC’s kayna Whitworth from California tonight. Michael, what happened? Reporter: Michael avenatti, defiant walking out of an los Angeles police precinct. I have never struck a woman. I never will strike a woman. I have been an advocate for women’s rights my entire career. Reporter: The combative attorney became a household name respecting porn star stormy Daniels. Hi, everyone. . Reporter: Now finding himself on the defense, after he was arrested Wednesday on suspicions of domestic violence. The alleged incident taking place a day earlier. I am not going to be intimidated from stopping what I am doing. Reporter: His first wife reacting to the accusation, “He has never been abusive to me or anyone else. He is a very good man.” And the lawyer for his estranged current wife saying her client “Has never known Michael to be physically violent toward anyone.” I’m going to be fully exonerated. Reporter: David, authorities haven’t released the identity of the woman making these allegations. Avenatti is set to appear in court next month.
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