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Michael Avenatti theft trial in Stormy Daniels case begins in Manhattan
NEW YORK - California lawyer Michael Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels, a prosecutor told jurors as the once high-flying attorney's third criminal trial in two years began Monday.Avenatti has insisted he is innocent of wire fraud and aggravated identify theft charges and his lawyers say he is likely to testify during the trial in Manhattan federal court."I'm feeling great, I'm completely innocent," said Avenatti as he entered the courthouse. "This case should have never been filed.