undoubtedly there will be a new publicity for this environment to drown out even a flat denial from bob mueller. bret. >> bret: howard, thanks. once a big-time attorney at this afternoon michael avenatti represented by public defender. the first of not one but two coarraignments he faced today on charges ranging from fraud to extortion. of course, jackie has the story from new york. when asked how he with plea, the attorney michael avenatti looked calm and indignant telling the judge on each count 100% not guilty. after back-to-back arraignments, he appeared to blame his troubles on the president. >> for over 20 years, i have represented david's -- david versus goliath across this nation in many core else's just like this. i am now facing the fight of my life against the ultimate goliath. the trump administration.