Michael Avenatti is now representing himself in the criminal trial against him after a judge approved the move
Tuesday.
Avenatti addressed the court in a measured tone, citing differences of opinion with his attorneys over"scope and method" of cross examinations among other issues like timeliness of applications to the court."There has been a breakdown in the relationship between me and my counsel that goes to the heart of my ability to mount a defense," Avenatti told Judge Jesse Furman in federal court in Manhattan.
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