The celebrity lawyer pleaded not guilty in the case.

Judge James Selna said Michael Avenatti likely committed the crimes and was a threat because of the prospect he would continue committing crimes while free.

Trump's lawyers notified the judge that they will immediately appeal the ruling.

Court records released Thursday offered new details about the role Trump played in his campaign’s frenetic efforts effort to quash stories about the alleged affairs with porn star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal.

The charges pile on top of previous allegations of legal misconduct by Avenatti, who represented Stormy Daniels in the past.

The transcripts are from interviews the panel conducted with Cohen in February and March. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release them 12-7.

Stormy Daniels' Kamloops date is the only Canadian stop on her book tour.

Attorney Michael Avenatti made a brief appearance in federal court in California on Monday, proclaiming his innocence on the courthouse steps as he was jeered by onlookers.

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan continue to pursue at least two known criminal inquiries involving Trump or people in his orbit.

The latest White House legal drama has pulled back the curtain on a whole cast of characters whose comments can’t always be taken at face value.