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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Madeline Sherratt

Tom Girardi’s lawyers trying to delay hearing on the result of his mental health evaluation

Tom Girardi’s lawyers are reportedly vying for a pushback on a hearing to decide whether the 85-year-old will spend a lifetime in prison or in hospital - (Bravo)

Lawyers for disgraced celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi are attempting to delay a hearing on his mental health ahead of his sentencing.

Girardi, 85, was convicted in August 2024 on four counts of wire fraud involving the embezzling of money meant for his clients. A jury found that Girardi, the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, used the money to fund an opulent lifestyle, which involved private jets, club memberships, and jewelry.

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