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A man named Nicholas Rossi, accused of faking his death to evade rape charges, was convicted in Utah of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend, with a trial revealing details of his manipulative behavior and evasion tactics. He faces sentencing and another upcoming trial for additional charges.
Wayne LaPierre, the long-serving leader of the NRA, has resigned ahead of a civil trial in New York where he and other leaders are accused of misusing NRA funds for personal gain. Despite his resignation, the trial proceeds with allegations that could lead to significant financial repercussions for the defendants and potentially bar them from serving on charity boards in New York. The NRA faces accusations of financial mismanagement and a decline in membership and influence, while the outcome of the trial could have lasting impacts on the organization's future.
Tom Girardi, an 84-year-old former celebrity lawyer and estranged husband of reality TV star Erika Jayne, has been deemed competent to stand trial for allegedly stealing over $15 million from clients. Despite his defense's claims of Alzheimer's disease affecting his ability to participate in the trial, a federal judge has ruled that he can face charges, which include embezzling funds from various clients who suffered personal tragedies. Girardi, who was once a prominent plaintiff's attorney and was disbarred in California in 2022, could face a lengthy prison sentence if convicted. He also faces separate federal wire fraud charges in Chicago related to the 2018 Lion Air crash.
Tom Girardi, the former lawyer featured on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," has been declared competent to stand trial for embezzling $15 million from clients. Despite previous claims of incompetency, U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton has yet to release her order, pending attorney review for potential sealing. Girardi faces five counts of wire fraud and has also been indicted in Chicago for stealing from the families of Lion Air Flight JT 610 crash victims, with a separate competency update expected from U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland.
Tom Girardi, an 84-year-old former celebrity lawyer and estranged husband of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne, has been found competent to stand trial for allegedly stealing over $15 million from clients. Despite his defense team's claims of Alzheimer's disease affecting his ability to participate in his defense, a federal judge has ruled that the trial can proceed. Girardi, who was disbarred in California in 2022 and faces additional federal wire fraud charges in Chicago, could face decades in prison if convicted.
U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton has ruled that former attorney Tom Girardi is competent to stand trial, despite his dementia and Alzheimer's diagnosis. The decision comes after Girardi was charged with wire fraud and embezzlement of millions from clients. The order is currently under seal, with sensitive information to be kept confidential. Girardi, who has been living in a memory care unit, previously lashed out in court, but his mental state did not prevent the judge from deeming him fit for trial.
Tom Girardi, a former high-profile lawyer and estranged husband of reality TV star Erika Jayne, has been declared competent to stand trial for allegedly embezzling over $15 million from clients. Despite his defense claiming he is incapacitated due to Alzheimer's disease, a federal judge has sealed the order for his competency. Girardi, who was disbarred in 2022 and faces additional charges in Chicago, could face a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
Tom Girardi, the ex-husband of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne, has been declared competent to stand trial despite his Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses. The 84-year-old former attorney faces criminal contempt and wire fraud charges in California and separate federal charges in Chicago. His estranged wife, Erika Jayne, has been affected by the legal issues, with the couple previously being named in a lawsuit accusing Girardi's law firm of misusing funds. Jayne has expressed her emotional struggles with the situation, highlighting the personal impact of Girardi's legal and health problems.
Thomas Vincet Girardi, known for his role as the ex-husband on "Real Housewives" and as a once-prominent lawyer, has been declared competent to stand trial for allegedly embezzling over $15 million from clients. Despite his Alzheimer's diagnosis, the decision by Judge Josephine L. Staton allows the 84-year-old to face multiple counts of wire fraud, each carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence. Girardi's legal career, which included high-profile cases like the one depicted in "Erin Brockovich," ended with his disbarment in July 2022.
The U.S. Department of Justice has decided not to proceed with a second trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, dropping five additional charges against him. These charges included conspiracy to bribe foreign officials, bank fraud, and securities fraud, among others. This decision was made to avoid delays due to extradition processes and in the interest of a prompt resolution. Despite the dropped charges, evidence of wrongdoing was presented in the first trial, and the DOJ suggests that the judge can consider these crimes during sentencing. Critics, including Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, have expressed concern that the dropped charges, especially those related to campaign finance, should be publicly examined.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a pro-Bitcoin presidential candidate, has suggested that corruption may be the underlying reason for the US government dropping six charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Kennedy believes that the system's corruption is a more significant issue than the alleged fraud by SBF. Despite the dropped charges, Bankman-Fried's sentencing is still set for March 28, 2024, with legal experts predicting a potential prison term of over 20 years. However, Kennedy's comments raise the possibility of a lighter sentence, although Judge Lewis Kaplan has so far shown an unbiased stance in pre-trial rulings.
Prosecutors have decided not to pursue a second trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted in November of fraud charges involving at least $10 billion. The decision was made to avoid duplicating evidence and to expedite the resolution of the case, which is in the public interest, especially for the victims awaiting restitution. Bankman-Fried, facing decades in prison, will be sentenced on March 28 without the additional charges that were temporarily dropped due to extradition technicalities. The prosecution believes that a second trial would not affect the potential prison sentence length and emphasizes the need for a timely and just resolution for the victims.