85-year-old disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi convicted in LA for embezzling tens of millions from clients, faces 80 years in prison.

Tom Girardi, an 85-year-old disbarred lawyer and former celebrity, was convicted in Los Angeles on four counts of wire fraud for embezzling tens of millions from clients, including accident victims. His law firm collapsed, leading to disbarment in 2022. Girardi, estranged from "Real Housewives" star Erika Jayne, faces up to 80 years in prison at his December sentencing. He also faces federal charges in Chicago related to theft from Lion Air crash victims' families.

August 31, 2024
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