Tom Girardi Client

Disgraced attorney Tom Girardi, known for his association with the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' is facing trial for wire fraud charges related to misappropriating settlement funds. Testimonies revealed that he concealed the true terms of a $53 million settlement from client Joseph Ruigomez, misleading him to believe the amount was only $7 million. Girardi, who has pleaded not guilty and has been declared competent to stand trial despite a dementia diagnosis, is accused of using client funds as a 'personal piggy bank' while his once-prestigious law firm crumbled under allegations of financial misconduct. His legal troubles also include separate charges stemming from the theft of settlements intended for victims of the 2018 Lion Air crash, where 189 lives were lost. The trial is expected to last a week, with evidence and testimonies painting a picture of long-term deception and financial mismanagement.