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Where Is Tom Girardi Now? His Life 5 Years After Fraud Scandal
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NEED TO KNOW
- In 2020, famed lawyer Tom Girardi was accused of stealing from clients
- Girardi was previously married to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, who filed for divorce in 2020
- On June 3, Girardi was sentenced to seven years in prison
Tom Girardi was once a powerhouse attorney known for suing large corporations and extracting huge settlements for his clients. Now, he will go to prison for seven years for stealing from them.
On June 3, Girardi was sentenced by a federal judge in the Central District of California. In August 2024, he was convicted of four counts of wire fraud after embezzling millions from his clients.
Girardi — who was portrayed in the 2000 film Erin Brockovich — began experiencing his personal and professional downfall in late 2020. That November, his wife of 21 years, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, filed for divorce.
Within the next month, the once-famed lawyer found himself in the center of a complicated web of legal controversies: He was accused of stealing client funds for his own personal spending; he was sued by his former law firm partners; and his law firm, Girardi Keese, was forced into involuntary bankruptcy.
Girardi was diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in March 2021, and placed under the conservatorship of his younger brother, Robert, in July. In 2022, Girardi was officially disbarred by the state of California after being investigated for more than 200 disciplinary matters over his 40-year law career. In February 2023, he was indicted by two separate federal grand juries — one in Los Angeles and one in Chicago — for allegedly misappropriating $18 million in client settlement money, according to the Los Angeles Times. (A judge later dismissed the charges in the Chicago case ahead of his California sentencing, per Reuters.)
Here is everything to know about where Tom Girardi is now — from the status of his legal woes to his future behind bars.
What happened at Tom Girardi’s federal trial in California?
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After Girardi was indicted on five counts of wire fraud by a federal jury in California in February 2023, his legal team argued that the disbarred lawyer was incompetent to stand trial due to his declining mental state. But in January 2024, a judge declared Girardi competent to stand trial.
During Girardi’s 13-day 2024 trial, Girardi spoke publicly about the fraud and embezzlement charges against him for the first time when he took the stand to testify in his own defense. According to the Los Angeles Times, the disgraced lawyer denied any wrongdoing while testifying, insisting that “every client got every penny that every client was supposed to get.”
Girardi and his lawyers attempted to shift the blame to Christopher Kamon, the CFO of the now-closed law firm. In their closing arguments, Girardi’s defense team portrayed their client as an “elderly man with cognitive decline” and alleged that the theft of client money was “Mr. Kamon’s scheme,” the Los Angeles Times reported. Prosecutors, however, painted Girardi as the “thief in chief” who ran a “house of cards … built on lies.”
What was the verdict at Tom Girardi’s federal trial in California?
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In 2024, Girardi was found guilty of embezzling more than $15 million from his clients over a span of 10 years.
The jury deliberated for just four hours, according to the Los Angeles Times, and voted to convict Girardi on four counts of federal wire fraud. One juror, Miguel Lopez, said that the verdict “wasn’t a hard decision,” per the Los Angeles Times.
“Tom Girardi built celebrity status and lured in victims by falsely portraying himself as a ‘Champion of Justice,’ ” United States Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement following the guilty verdict. “In reality, he was a Robin-Hood-in-reverse, stealing from the needy to support a lavish, Hollywood lifestyle. Today’s verdict shows that the game is up — we can all now see this defendant for what he was and the victims he callously betrayed.”
What was Tom Girardi’s prison sentence?
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On June 3, Girardi was sentenced to seven years in prison, after facing up to 80 years. He was also ordered to pay $2.3 million in restitution to victims and a $35,000 fine, according to NBC News.
U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton issued the sentence, decrying Girardi for using clients’ settlement money on “private jets and country clubs,” per the Los Angeles Times.
In a victim impact statement, Joseph Ruigomez — who enlisted Girardi’s help after suffering burns over 90% of his body in a 2010 gas line explosion — said that Girardi was “supposed to be a beacon of hope.” Instead, the case turned into a years-long “a nightmare,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
What was Erika Girardi’s response to Tom Girardi’s guilty verdict?
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Erika spoke out on her former husband’s legal woes in an interview with Extra’s Billy Bush in November 2024.
“Tom was convicted and that was hard,” she said. “You know, it’s hard to see someone that you loved and respected and honored end like this.”
She continued, “But I also really have to let go and move on. There’s nothing left for me there, I can do nothing about it. It’s beyond my control. But what I can control is the future of my life.”
Erika filed for divorce from Girardi in November 2020 after 21 years of marriage. While they are legally separated, their divorce has stalled due to Girardi’s conservatorship and legal troubles.
Where is Tom Girardi now?
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Girardi has been ordered to surrender to authorities by July 17, according to The Guardian.
Girardi’s lawyers have plans to appeal his conviction, per the Los Angeles Times.
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Oprah’s Roomy Cargo Pants Are a Go-To Fall Style
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Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.
Oprah Winfrey is committed to cargo pants, so it’s obvious I have to break up with my boring pocketless pants as soon as possible.
Last fall in New York City, the media mogul wore a pair of big-pocket pants (a style she’s worn before) that prompted a light-bulb realization: I fear I have not given cargos a fighting chance. And for what? Boring pants that only have hidden pockets, or, in many cases, faux ones that can’t even stash a phone.
Not long before Oprah showed off her brown cargos, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a navy blue pair with a cropped trench coat. That gives me another reason to feel confident about trying this offbeat pants style.
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The rest of Oprah’s look was grand, too: Her purple sweater was ideal for fall thanks to its three-quarter sleeves, plus her comfy sneakers finished it with polished comfort (she also wore heels with the outfit at another point in the day, but let’s keep it casual). We rounded up similar big-pocket pants, sweaters, and kicks inspired by the TV icon.
Oprah’s Outfit Blueprint
MoFiz Cargo Capris, $37 with coupon
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When I use regular pockets, I’m super careful because, most of the time, they’re not deep enough, so things tend to fall out when I’m sitting. In other words, they’re not that secure, and that’s why I’m picking out pants with pockets that have more room or more compartments.
These from Amazon are “very durable” and “silky” to the touch, per the reviews. Also, according to one shopper who wore them while hiking, “The pockets were big enough to hold my phone and Chapstick, so I didn’t have to carry a big bag.” They also have drawstring cuffs, so you can tie them up if you don’t want to dirty them when walking around outdoors.
Liyohon Turtleneck Top
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I can’t stand feeling like an overstuffed burrito with a thick sweater packed into an even thicker coat in the fall or winter. So, I usually choose thinner layers, but I want them to keep me at least a little warm. This turtleneck “feels more like a light sweater than a T-shirt,” according to one shopper, and it has been worn under dresses and blazers, per many others.
The purple shade here is a little lighter than Oprah’s, but the three-quarter-length sleeves are, in my opinion, the most important thing to focus on here.
Somiliss Leather Suede Patchwork Sneakers
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Oprah also pulled a sneaky move when she did a little shoe change. We don’t know which pair came first — heels or sneakers — but I personally am a “go comfortable or go home” shoe gal, so I’m choosing option B.
In my book, suede makes anything more fall-worthy, but it can be tricky on shoes. I don’t want to have to spritz a protectant spray all over, so a pair with just a little bit of the soft texture feels easier to manage long term. The soles on these look serrated like Oprah’s, which make me believe that they’d be incredibly grippy.
Keep scrolling to shop more Amazon finds inspired by Oprah’s outfit, including more brown cargo pants, purple three-quarter-sleeve tops, and white sneakers.
Moosehill Wide-Leg Cargo Pants
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Lepunuo High-Waisted Cargo Pants
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Dokotoo Striped Knit Pullover Sweater, $32 with coupon
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JomeDesign Three-Quarter-Sleeve Sweater
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Sernial White Platform Sneakers
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Karlie Kloss welcomes third baby with husband Joshua Kushner

Karlie Kloss’ brood just got bigger.
The model has given birth to her and husband Joshua Kushner’s third baby — a girl. Kushner announced the news via Instagram Saturday by posting a photo of the newborn and revealing her name: “Rae Florence 9.18.2025 🤍.”
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel announced her pregnancy news in a March Instagram post debuting her bump.
“Three’s a party 🥹🫶🎉,” Kloss wrote at the time.
The caption referenced her and Kushner’s eldest two children — sons Levi and Elijah — who appeared in the social media upload.
Levi was born in March 2021, followed by Elijah in July 2023.
While awaiting baby No. 3, Kloss continued to show off her budding belly at the Met Gala, WNBA games and more events.
She rocked a black off-the-shoulder gown to ring in Kushner’s 40th birthday at a star-studded bash in June.
“I have loved growing up together, and can’t wait to grow old together,” Kloss captioned a celebratory tribute to the “love of [her] life and best friend” via Instagram.
The Kode With Klossy founder and Kushner have been together since 2012.
The businessman got down on one knee in July 2018, and the duo walked down the aisle in upstate New York three months post-proposal.
The duo went on to have a second wedding ceremony in Wyoming in 2019.
Although the pair primarily keep their romance out of the public eye over the years, Kloss insisted to Net-a-Porter in 2018 that they “have nothing to hide.”
In May, she explained to “Aspire” podcast listeners that their “partnership is so solid” because they met when she was a teenager.
“We’ve grown up together,” Kloss gushed. “He’s always been my biggest champion.”
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Prince Harry Made Secret Visit to Another Member of Royal Family During U.K. Trip
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NEED TO KNOW
- Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a secret visit to another member of the royal family
- According to Hello!, Harry visited Kensington Palace to pay his respects to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent
- Harry “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues” during his trip to Britain, a source said
Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a reunion with his father, King Charles, after nearly two years, as well as a secret visit to another member of the royal family.
According to a report from Hello! published on Saturday, Sept. 20, Harry, 41, privately visited Kensington Palace to “personally pay his respects and offer condolences” to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. She died on Sept. 4 at the age of 92.
Although Harry was not able to attend Katharine’s funeral on Sept. 16, as he had already left the U.K., a source close to the Duke of Sussex told the outlet that he “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues.”
“His only regret was not being able to stay longer and see more people, but the meetings in Ukraine had been in the diary for a long time, and it mattered to him to be there in person to see the Invictus Games Foundation’s growing work and the progress at Superhumans,” the source added.
“The whole trip felt like a real success for everyone involved,” the source said. “His passion for his patronages and the causes he cares about hasn’t dimmed one bit — he’s already buzzing to get back and do more.”
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The Duke of Sussex made several public appearances during his U.K. trip, including at the WellChild Awards in London on Sept. 8, where he crouched to greet children, wrapped families in hugs and cracked jokes. In Nottingham the next day, he danced into a room at the Community Recording Studio (CRS), laughing and bantering with young activists.
“He’s still the same person,” said CRS’s Trevor Rose. “He wants to feel the energy here. He cares — and that’s the main thing.”
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One of the most newsworthy moments came when Harry arrived at Clarence House on Sept. 10, and disappeared inside for a long-awaited, private meeting with King Charles. He emerged just under one hour later — and experts were quick to point out that this visit could be the first step on the road to reconciliation with his father.
“It’s a massive step in the right direction,” Queen Elizabeth’s former spokeswoman Ailsa Anderson told PEOPLE following the historic meeting. “It’s a building of trust.”
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Harry and the King, 76, have been estranged for more than 18 months. As PEOPLE previously reported, the meeting not only served as a chance for the Duke of Sussex to rekindle his relationship with his father, but also with his brother, Prince William.
While the encounter marked a hopeful step forward, royal insiders caution that a long road lies ahead before full reconciliation can take place.
“It shows the way forward,” an insider with ties to both sides told PEOPLE. “It is a good starting point.”
Just a few days after the meeting, Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, with his Invictus Games Foundation and spoke with The Guardian while there.
“The focus really has to be on my dad,” he said, while also acknowledging his past revelations in interviews and his memoir Spare. “My conscience is clear.”
When asked if he will ever bring his children to the U.K. despite his security concerns, Harry told the outlet, “Yes, I would. This week has definitely brought that closer.”
“Whatever has gone on in the past, it is good to see the family trying to repair itself or communicate at least,” a source with close ties to the palace added to PEOPLE. “Everyone has to have compassion for all sides.”
After visiting the U.K. and Ukraine, Harry returned to Montecito, Calif., to be with wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Meghan, 44, and Harry stepped out together to the One805LIVE! concert, which supports Santa Barbara County’s first responders and was held at Kevin Costner‘s oceanside estate in California.
