During opening statements, prosecutor Scott Peatty stated that Thomas Girardi used his clients' trust accounts like a "personal piggy bank" to fund his wife's entertainment career.
The federal case alleges that Girardi embezzled over $15 million from his clients, failing to provide them with their rightful settlement money, citing various injury cases.
Four victims are expected to testify, including clients who suffered serious injuries from explosions and defective medical devices, seeking the compensation that Girardi allegedly stole.
The government's complaint indicates that Girardi used misappropriated funds to cover extravagant expenses, amounting to over $25 million toward his wife Erika Jayne's business ventures.
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