In a surprising legal twist, celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos — known for representing stars like Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder — has been ordered to pay $100,000 in a case connected to disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti.

The ruling comes from a long-running legal battle involving Nike. Michael Avenatti, once a rising figure in American law and politics, was sentenced to prison in 2021 after attempting to extort up to $25 million from the sportswear giant. During the investigation, it was revealed that Mark Geragos had initially been involved alongside Avenatti as co-counsel, though Geragos was never charged with a crime.

Despite not facing criminal charges, Geragos was sued in a civil case brought by a former client tied to the Nike situation. The court has now ruled that Geragos must pay $100,000 in sanctions related to that case.

Speaking after the ruling, legal analysts emphasized the message it sends: even high-profile attorneys are not above legal consequences. While Mark Geragos has not publicly commented, the news has stirred both legal and entertainment circles, given his long history of representing celebrities in high-stakes cases.

For many, this development highlights just how far-reaching the ripple effects from the Michael Avenatti scandal remain.