Hi there 2020 listeners it's Deborah Roberts

It was a marriage of luxury and excess for real housewives of Beverly Hill star Erica

Jane and powerhouse attorney Tom Girardi.

But Girardi's empire came crashing down amid allegations he was stealing from the very

clients he swore to protect.

In August of 2024, Girardi stood trial and was found guilty of wire fraud and

embezzlement. Today we bring you part one of a two-part series produced by

ABC News Studios.

Here's The Housewife and The Hustler. Erica Jane I have seen on this show and I also worked with her and watch what happens live one or two times.

Didn't get the best vibe from her,

but I know a lot of fake people,

and it turns out she's just one of them.

We are back with the Real Housewife Star accused with her husband of

staging a fake divorce to hide money from the families of plane crash victims.

Thomas Gerardi is accused of embezzlement. A federal lawsuit says he took money from a settlement fund to maintain

their wealthy public image. It had all the elements,

Hollywood, LA, huge cases,

along with a real housewife.

It was like a movie.

Tom Gerority was LA Law.

A superstar.

Legendary for winning millions of dollars in settlements.

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