Nike did not have an immediate response to Michael Avenatti's latest claims.
CLOSE What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' A.J. Perez on the significance of Michael Avenatti's claims that Nike paid college basketball players. USA TODAY Sports
Nike said in a statement Monday that the company "will not be extorted or hide information that is relevant to a government investigation" and it has "been cooperating with the government’s investigation into NCAA basketball for over a year." Avenatti was indicted Monday on federal charges in two states, including over allegations he ran a scheme to extort up to $25 million from Nike. He was arraigned Monday evening and released on a $300,000 appearance bond.
NEWSLETTERSThank you! You're almost signed up for SportsKeep an eye out for an email to confirm your newsletter registration.More newslettersMerl Code Jr., the former Clemson men's basketball player who worked as an Adidas consultant, former Adidas executive James Gatto and business manager Christian Dawkins were convicted in October on conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their roles in funneling illegal payments to families of recruits to steer them to certain schools.
"We can talk about basketball," Kokoskov said. "We can talk about basketball questions and I'm going to stay away from that because I think I have nothing, I have no information to share with you guys."
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Michael Avenatti Claims Nike Paid Top NBA Pick Deandre Ayton, Other College PlayersA day after being charged with attempted extortion, attorney Michael Avenatti continued to press his case against Nike, publicizing his claims that the sneaker giant made payments to college athletes and their families.
Consulte Mais informação »
UPDATE: Nike shares zig-zag after Avenatti tweet is followed by criminal indictment of AvenattiNike Inc. shares fell, then recovered most of their losses, Monday, after duelling tweets from lawyer Michael Avenatti and court reporters citing federal...
Consulte Mais informação »
Michael Avenatti charged with trying to extort more than $20 million from NikeCNN News, delivered. Select from our newsletters below and enter your email to subscribe.
Consulte Mais informação »
Michael Avenatti, lawyer who challenged President Trump, charged with extorting NikeFederal prosecutors filed extortion and conspiracy charges against Avenatti, a lawyer who battled President Trump.
Consulte Mais informação »
Michael Avenatti faces charges in NYC, L.A., accused of trying to extort NikeNEW: Michael Avenatti faces charges in NYC, L.A., accused of trying to extort Nike
Consulte Mais informação »
Trump critic Michael Avenatti arrested in Nike extortion scam: prosecutorsLawyer Michael Avenatti, who represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her l...
Consulte Mais informação »
Lawyer Michael Avenatti, accused of fraud and attempts to extort Nike, is arrestedMichael Avenatti was arrested Monday on federal charges of embezzling money from a client, defrauding a bank and attempting to extort sports-gear giant Nike in separate criminal cases filed in New York and Santa Ana.
Consulte Mais informação »