Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti — who faces coast-to-coast indictments charging that he ripped off clients and tried to extort Nike — has lined up a defense attorney who bills himself as taking on “hopeless” cases. Miami lawyer Scott Srebnick, one of two attorneys representing Avenatti in the Nike case, was in Manhattan federal court Tuesday … Continue reading "Michael Avenatti wants to hire lawyer who specializes in ‘hopeless’ cases"

The Wilhelmina modeling agency has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the five workers who abruptly walked out a week ago, according to new Manhattan court papers. Wilhelmina International LTD. filed the suit in Manhattan Supreme Court on Saturday against a director, three agents and a scout of their Women’s Image division — which books … Continue reading "Wilhelmina modeling agency sues five employees who quit"

Daniel Jones is adhering to a Yogi Berra doctrine when it comes to developing as an NFL quarterback as a teammate of Eli Manning. Berra once said, “You can observe a lot just by watching,” and Jones is keeping his eyes fixed squarely on the 38-year-old Giants icon, hoping to soak up as much knowledge … Continue reading "What Daniel Jones is learning with eyes glued on Eli Manning"

Former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson had precious little to say on whether they believe Kevin Durant should seriously consider New York as a prime destination. But the legendary broadcasting duo know the notion the Warriors are better — or as good — without the injured Durant is ludicrous. “He’s an all-time … Continue reading "Van Gundy, Jackson aren’t going there with Kevin Durant doubts"

A Georgia man was killed at an indoor gun range — when a member of his party inadvertently fired at him over Memorial Day weekend, officials said. John Salvati, 59, was accidentally struck Monday at Quickshot Savannah and rushed to Memorial Medical Center, according to the Savannah Police Department. He later died from his injuries, … Continue reading "Georgia man killed in accidental shooting at gun range"

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded Tuesday to a minor league baseball team that aired a video portraying her as an “enemy of freedom” and put her picture next to Kim Jong Un and Fidel Castro. The Bronx Democrat wrote in a series of tweets that messages like the one shown on a screen during the Fresno … Continue reading "AOC takes swing at baseball team for calling her ‘enemy of freedom’"

Former “The Biggest Loser” contestant Daniel Wright has died after a battle with leukemia, according to fellow ex-contenders on the weight-loss reality TV show. Wright, 30, who competed in Seasons 7 and 8 of the NBC show, passed away Sunday night, his former castmates said. “I am so so heartbroken to hear about Daniel Wright … Continue reading "‘Biggest Loser’ contestant Daniel Wright dead at 30"

A college freshman pleaded guilty Tuesday to fooling Secret Service agents and sneaking onto Mar-a-Lago while President Trump was in town over Thanksgiving. Mark Lindblom, 19, apologized to a federal magistrate, saying he didn’t mean any harm when he infiltrated the swanky Palm Beach club. “I wanted to see how far I could get,” Lindblom … Continue reading "College student fooled Secret Service, snuck into Mar-a-Lago"

A celebrity hairstylist whose clients have included everyone from Kate Moss to Richard Gere is suing his Madison Avenue landlord for not fixing his moldy, leaky office, according to new court papers. Julien Farel — whose flagship Restore Salon & Spa is in the Loews Park Avenue Regency New York — has been forced out … Continue reading "Celeb hairstylist sues Madison Ave landlord over mold, leaks"

“My son. He’s nuts, but I didn’t know he was this nuts.” That’s what stricken Shelley Gilbert told a 911 operator when asked who shot her hedge-fund-manager husband in their Manhattan apartment in 2015. Audio of the phone call was played in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday as Gilbert’s son, Tommy Jr., went on trial … Continue reading "Alleged Ivy League killer’s mom says she ‘didn’t know he was this nuts’"