Category: Plead Guilty

Michael Avenatti Offers to Plead Guilty in Remaining Criminal Case

Michael Avenatti, the twice-convicted lawyer who represented porn actress Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against former President Donald Trump, on Sunday offered to plead guilty to “multiple” criminal charges he still faces in California. Avenatti, 51, already faces five years in prison after being convicted in February of fraud and identity theft for diverting…


Father Pleads Guilty in Torture, Starvation Death of Son

ANNVILLE, Pa.—A Pennsylvania father about to stand trial on charges he tortured and starved his 12-year-old son before the boy died has pleaded guilty to several charges and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Scott Schollenberger Jr., 43, of Annville, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that included criminal homicide, child endangerment and conspiracy…