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Tom Girardi, Erika Jayne's ex-husband, was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for embezzling millions from clients, including victims of the Lion Air crash, and was ordered to pay restitution. Girardi was convicted of wire fraud, using his celebrity status to deceive clients, and his sentencing follows his guilty verdict in 2024. Erika Jayne, who filed for divorce in 2020, expressed shock over the scandal.
Tom Girardi was sentenced to over 7 years in federal prison for stealing $15 million from clients through a Ponzi scheme, despite his age-related dementia, and was ordered to pay more than $2.3 million in restitution and fines.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis remains undeterred in her pursuit of the 2020 election interference case against former President Trump despite accusations of an "improper" relationship with special counsel Nathan Wade. Willis asserts that her team has not slowed down and warns that "the train is coming," despite the scandal. Following an ultimatum from the judge, Wade resigned from the case, allowing Willis to continue. The judge acknowledged an appearance of impropriety but denied the defendants' claims of an actual conflict of interest, while also criticizing Willis's judgment and unprofessional testimony.
Legal experts believe that the "sordid scandal" involving Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis and her ex-lover, special prosecutor Nathan Wade, could complicate jury selection in the case against former President Trump. The affair and subsequent resignation of Wade have raised concerns about finding an impartial jury, with experts noting that the high-profile nature of the case and the public fallout from the scandal will make the process even more challenging. Delays resulting from motions to disqualify Willis and the dismissal of some charges against Trump and his co-defendants suggest that the trial is still "months away" from commencing.
The co-defendant in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and his allies has challenged the district attorney's account of when her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor began, claiming it started before he was appointed to the case. The co-defendant's attorney stated that a former law partner of the special prosecutor will testify to refute the claims made by the district attorney and the special prosecutor. The case has been marred by allegations of a romantic relationship between the district attorney and the special prosecutor, as well as claims of financial impropriety and attempts to block subpoenas for testimony. The scandal has led to calls for the district attorney's disqualification and has attracted attention from state and federal authorities.
Allegations of an affair between Georgia DA Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade have surfaced, with claims of improper use of public funds and conflicts of interest in the Trump election fraud case. The allegations include romantic trips and misuse of over $650,000 received from Willis's office. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has launched an inquiry into possible misuse of county funds, and a judge has given Willis until Feb. 2 to respond to the accusations. Joycelyn Wade, Nathan Wade's estranged wife, seeks to depose Willis in their divorce case to determine details surrounding the alleged affair. The case against Trump and 14 others charged in the election fraud case is ongoing, with some defendants entering into plea deals.
Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor in the election interference case against Donald Trump in Georgia, did not deny allegations of having an affair with his boss, Fani Willis, and was seen armed with a handgun. The allegations, made in a court filing, claim that Wade used legal fees to fund lavish trips with Willis. The court filing also alleges that Willis and Wade were romantically involved before she appointed him as special prosecutor. The case has sparked conflict of interest claims and a criminal misconduct complaint against Willis, who has been subpoenaed to testify in Wade's divorce proceedings.