Tom Girardi Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Embezzlement

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Tom Girardi, a former celebrity lawyer, was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for embezzling millions from clients.

He was ordered to pay a $35,000 fine and $2.3 million in restitution to his victims.

Girardi was disbarred in California in 2022 for theft from clients and was found guilty of four counts of wire fraud.

Despite his Alzheimer's diagnosis, Girardi was deemed mentally competent to stand trial and sentencing.

Testimonies from former clients contributed to the jury's decision in his trial.

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