Actress who accused Stormy Daniels’ lawyer of domestic violence files restraining order

The identity of the actress who accused Michael Avenatti of domestic violence has been revealed as Mareli Miniutti after she filed a restraining order against the man she claims left her ‘swollen and bruised’.

She was identified as an Estonian in her 20s who has appeared in the likes of Ocean’s Eight according to her IMDb page. 

A hearing on the restraining order has been set for December 10,The Blast reported. 

Michael Avenatti’s accuser was revealed as Mareli Miniutti, an Estonian actress in her 20s

Miniutti (left) with artist/sculptor Lionel Smit and actress/comedian Eugenia Kuzmina attend the ArtLife Gallery Presents DIVIDE by South African Artist Lionel Smit in September 2018

Miniutti (left) with artist/sculptor Lionel Smit and actress/comedian Eugenia Kuzmina attend the ArtLife Gallery Presents DIVIDE by South African Artist Lionel Smit in September 2018

‘I have never struck a woman, I never will strike a woman,’ Avenatti told reporters Wednesday

Avenatti – who famously worked for Donald Trump’s porn star accuser Stormy Daniels – hit back Monday with tweet to deny the claims he struck the woman near his ritzy Los Angeles, California apartment. 

‘I look forward to a full clearing of my name and disclosure of all of the facts. I have NEVER abused a woman or committed domestic violence against anyone,’ he tweeted Monday evening. ‘Any claim to the contrary is completely bogus and fabricated. I am a target. And I will be exonerated.’

The blonde has appeared in the likes of Ocean's Eight

The blonde has appeared in the likes of Ocean’s Eight

He was last week arrested for allegedly striking a woman.

Now she has been revealed as Minuitti, who aside from portraying Met Gala star Cassandra, has other credits including 2016’s Chuck, How to Be Single and Forgetting Sandy Glass. 

The attorney’s fall from grace started shortly after with several people, including actress Alyssa Milano, disavowing him. 

First it was Milano who called the allegations ‘totally disgusting’ in a tweet.

‘I’m disavowing Avenatti. I do not care what side he’s on,’ the Charmed actress said Wednesday.

Then it was the hosts from The View followed by Democrats in Vermont who pledged to disavow Avenatti if the allegations are true, along with his client Stormy Daniels who said she’ll even consider getting a new lawyer.

Daniels also released a statement to DailyMail.com on Thursday, saying the allegations were ‘serious and obviously very troubling’.

‘But right now that is all they are: allegations,’ she added. ‘I do not condone violence against women and if these allegations prove true I will be seeking new representation.’

Avenatti again called the claims 'bogus' after her identity was revealed Monday

Avenatti again called the claims ‘bogus’ after her identity was revealed Monday

The allegations emerged and many of Avenatti's appearances were axed

The allegations emerged and many of Avenatti’s appearances were axed

Stormy Daniels

Daniels is seen arriving in the UK

Stormy Daniels released a statement to DailyMail.com on Thursday, saying if the allegations ‘prove true I will be seeking new representation’

Since his arrest, Avenatti has denied the claims of domestic violence and even went so far to say that he was set up.

‘I have never struck a woman, I never will strike a woman,’ Avenatti told reporters Wednesday after being booked and posting $50,000 bail.

Avenatti said he has been an advocate for women’s rights his entire career and is confident that he will be exonerated.

He also released a statement through his law firm slamming the allegation as ‘completely bogus’ and intended to harm his reputation.

Police didn’t immediately disclose details about the arrest incident but Officer Tony Im, an LAPD spokesman, said the victim has visible injuries.

Sources told TMZ that Avenatti and the woman had a confrontation on Wednesday.

The unnamed woman was seen running out of the apartment and screaming into her cell phone while wearing sunglasses to conceal the alleged bruises on her face.

‘I can’t believe you did this to me,’ she reportedly yelled into the phone.

Security guards then led the woman back inside the building, according to TMZ.

Five minutes later, Avenatti showed up and ran into the building, chasing after her.

‘She hit me first,’ Avenatti is reported to have said repeatedly. ‘This is bulls***, this is f***ing bulls***.’

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