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August 2024

Federal jury convicts disbarred RHOBH lawyer Tom Girardi in client fraud case
The 85-year-old former legal king pin will remain out of custody at least through sentencing, which is scheduled for Dec. 6 in Los Angeles.
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Meghann Cuniff
Girardi's firm was legally due some of his clients' settlement money. Does it matter?
Closing arguments are to begin this morning in the disbarred lawyer's federal fraud trial in Los Angeles. The jury could reach a verdict as soon as this…
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In stunning testimony, Girardi says he'd 'go crazy' if he knew of accountant's theft
The disbarred lawyer took the witness stand Thursday in his own defense on federal wire fraud charges. Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday…
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Girardi's expert says she doesn't know if he could have committed fraud before 2020
The disbarred mega lawyer, described in testimony as the "godfather" of the plaintiffs' bar, is charged with four counts of wire fraud involving four…
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Meghann Cuniff
Jury returns in Young Thug trial as judge orders 'Brady' evidence training for DAs
After two months away, jurors on Monday will be asked if they can disregard all previous testimony by key prosecution witness Kenneth "Woody" Copeland.
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Tom Girardi's fraud trial opens in LA
A federal judge declared the disbarred lawyer competent for trial in January and said she believes he's exaggerating his mental decline.
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Judge tosses $4.7 billion NFL jury verdict
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a $4.7 billion jury verdict against the National Football League over its Sunday Ticket TV package because he said…
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Meghann Cuniff
A$AP Rocky's assault case heads to trial after LA judge rejects dismissal motion
The rapper and partner of megastar Rihanna is charged with two counts of first-degree assault for a November 2021 confrontation with a longtime friend.
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July 2024

State says Tory Lanez knew how his driver would testify but chose not to call him
The Attorney General's Office has responded to the rapper's habeas petition alleging his driver's statements are new evidence in the shooting of Megan…
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Meghann Cuniff
Tom Girardi apologizes to Judge Staton after ringing phone interrupts hearing
The disbarred attorney and husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne is to stand trial next month on five counts of wire fraud.
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Feds charge Boosie again after 9th Circuit vacates controversial gun ruling
Boosie was the first felon to have his gun charge dropped under a new 9th Circuit ruling, but the court vacated that ruling pending en banc review.
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