Tom Girardi, a once-prominent attorney, was sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing millions from clients who were catastrophically injured. The judge highlighted how Girardi exploited the vulnerable during their lowest moments, using their settlements to fund a lavish lifestyle with his wife. Despite his Alzheimer's diagnosis, Girardi maintained a defense of negligence over malicious intent. Prosecutors labeled his actions as a Ponzi scheme, and a plea to serve his time in a nursing home was rejected, underscoring the seriousness of his crimes.
Mr. Girardi further victimized these people and did so at the lowest point in their lives. - U.S. District Court Judge Josephine Staton.
We are here today because of Tom Girardi's lies. - Assistant U.S. Atty. Scott Paetty.
If he's in prison, he will not understand why. - defense attorney Samuel Cross regarding Girardi's Alzheimer's.
Everybody got everything they were supposed to get. - Tom Girardi in his defense.
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