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Disbarred Lawyer Tom Girardi Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Embezzlement

Tom Girardi, a former celebrity lawyer, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for embezzling millions from clients, including accident victims.


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Tom Girardi, once a prominent attorney known for high-profile cases, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for embezzling tens of millions from clients. The 86-year-old was found guilty of wire fraud and ordered to pay $2.3 million in restitution and a $35,000 fine. Girardi's actions affected clients awaiting settlement funds for medical treatments. Despite his Alzheimer's diagnosis, the court deemed him competent for sentencing. He must report to authorities by July 17, 2023.

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Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi sentenced to seven years for embezzlement
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"…A federal judge sentenced disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi to seven years and three months in prison on Tuesday for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients, including several with severe physical injuries and families of people killed in accidents."

Former celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi gets 7 years in prison for stealing millions
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"…A federal judge sentenced disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi to seven years and three months in prison on Tuesday for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients, including several with severe physical injuries and families of people killed in accidents."

Former celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi gets 7 years in prison for stealing millions from clients
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"…A federal judge sentenced disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi to seven years and three months in prison on Tuesday for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients, including several with severe physical injuries and families of people killed in accidents."

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