Michael Avenatti was on the hunt for a big payout when he demanded millions of dollars for himself from Nike Inc.<br />That's what a federal prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday in his opening argument at Avenatti's extortion trial.<br />Avenatti's attorney countered that the request was simply part of negotiations on behalf of Avenatti’s client, Gary Franklin.<br />The trial could last 2-1/2 weeks. If convicted, Avenatti could face more than 40 years in prison.
