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The Housewife and the Hustler 2: The Reckoning

2024/9/17
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Tom Girardi, once a celebrated lawyer, faces accusations of large-scale fraud, leaving his clients, including victims of accidents and disasters, struggling with financial and health issues while seeking justice and accountability.
  • Tom Girardi is accused of stealing over $100 million from clients.
  • Victims of Girardi's alleged fraud share their stories of financial hardship and health struggles.
  • Erika Jayne, Girardi's wife, claims to be unaware of his fraudulent activities.

Shownotes Transcript

It was a marriage of luxury and excess for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne and powerhouse attorney Tom Girardi. But his empire came crashing down amidst allegations he was stealing from the very clients he swore to protect. Now, with a recent guilty verdict in the case, we look back at how this scandal exposed systemic failures in California, what Erika Jayne knew and the pursuit of justice for victims.

Originally Aired: 02/12/2024

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