The Latest: Avenatti hails decision on abuse allegation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on Los Angeles prosecutors decision to hold a hearing on allegations attorney Michael Avenatti roughed up his girlfriend (all times local):

11:25 a.m.

Attorney Michael Avenatti says he's been vindicated by a decision by Los Angeles prosecutors not to bring misdemeanor charges based on a girlfriend's domestic abuse allegations.

The Los Angeles city attorney's office said Friday it had declined to bring charges at this time, but will hold hearings on the matter.

A spokesman for City Attorney Mike Feuer says the informal hearings will allow both sides to present evidence and charges could be brought after that.