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Disgraced Attorney Tom Girardi Sentenced to 7 Years

6/4/2025

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Tom Girardi, the disgraced 86-year-old attorney, faces a harsh reality as he is sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for stealing more than $15 million from vulnerable clients, including those affected by the tragic 2018 Lion Air crash. Alongside his prison term, he is ordered to repay $2.3 million, with a surrender date set for July 17. His deceitful actions have been likened to a Ponzi scheme, leaving a trail of devastation.

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Tom Girardi, the disgraced 86-year-old attorney, faces a harsh reality as he is sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for stealing more than $15 million from vulnerable clients, including those affected by the tragic 2018 Lion Air crash. Alongside his prison term, he is ordered to repay $2.3 million, with a surrender date set for July 17. His deceitful actions have been likened to a Ponzi scheme, leaving a trail of devastation.