A federal judge in Los Angeles has determined that Tom Girardi, a disbarred California lawyer, has been deemed competent to stand trial for the alleged embezzlement of millions of dollars from his clients.
Disgraced attorney Tom Girardi - the estranged husband of RHOBH star Erika Jayne - has been cleared to stand trial for allegedly embezzling $18 million from clients.
A Los Angeles federal judge ruled that Tom Girardi is competent enough to stand trial despite claims he suffers from late-onset Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
An aloof Tom Girardi was seen entering a Los Angeles federal courthouse Wednesday ahead of a hearing to determine whether he is mentally competent to stand trial for his alleged wire fraud crimes.
A court-appointed psychologist said disgraced attorney Tom Girardi, the husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne, is fit to stand trial on embezzlement charges.