Erika Jayne Heads to Trial Over $24 Million Fraud Allegations

Erika Jayne, star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, is preparing for trial in a civil lawsuit where she is accused of misusing over $24 million in funds embezzled by her estranged husband, Tom Girardi. The lawsuit, filed by Girardi's bankruptcy trustee Elissa Miller in September 2021, alleges that Jayne used Girardi's personal credit cards for her entertainment career expenses from 2007 to 2020, while being complicit in his fraudulent activities. Jayne maintains her innocence, claiming she was unaware of Girardi's financial misconduct, and has vowed never to settle the case. Judge Anne Hwang has been assigned to the case, with a trial date expected to be set after June. The legal documents suggest that the funds used were recorded as loans on Girardi's books, reinforcing the trustee's claims of Jayne's involvement in the fraudulent scheme. Despite the allegations, Jayne has not faced any criminal charges.