“I understand that CNN says that they have seen this video. If the video were what it is claimed to be, by sharing it with CNN Mr. Avenatti would be committing a felony, as would the reporter who viewed it,” Greenberg said in a statement to The Times. “I doubt if either would put themselves in that position. That combined with the other facts that I know lead me to question the reports.”

Source: Los Angeles Times February 14, 2019 22:18 UTC