A Manhattan federal judge is expected to hear arguments Tuesday afternoon on motions by Michael Avenatti to exclude key evidence and testimony from his upcoming trial on charges that the embattled attorney tried to extort Nike Inc. for about $25 million.

In a series of court filings, Avenatti’s lawyer, Scott Srebnick, has asked U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe of the Southern District of New York to block prosecutors from telling a jury about Avenatti’s financial condition at the time of his alleged crimes, as well as to exclude expert testimony and evidence involving “settlement” talks he had with attorneys for the athletic apparel giant.

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