Erika Jayne, an American singer and TV personality has won a $5 million scam launched by former associates of her ex-husband Tom Girardi. According to Page Six, Girard’s former colleagues Philip R. Sheldon and Robert P. Finn sued her in connection with her husband’s allegations of fraud and embezzlement. Jayne’s attorney, Evan C. Borges, told the newspaper that Judge Richard Fruin of Los Angeles found no evidence of “any wrongdoing” in the 2020 case, according to court documents. obtained by Page Six, a judge ruled on August 29 that prosecutors had failed to prove that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills actress had any “factual understanding” of the conduct. Girardi’s alleged misconduct. Erika announced her victory on her Instagram profile on August 31.
“I want to thank the friends who have stood by me. All I need is time and patience.”
Lawyers accused Jayne of “aiding and abetting” her now 83-year-old ex-husband in the crimes he alleges. They claim the reality star knows Girardi is using their settlement money to fund her lavish lifestyle.
The judge found Erika Jayne’s testimony “irrelevant.”
During the trial, Judge Fruin defended her decision by referring to Erika Jayne’s affidavit in which she indicated that she did not hold any accounts at Girardi & Keese and that her husband and his colleagues were responsible for all the books.
“I simply assumed everything would be taken care of. I didn’t really ask. I didn’t make millions… “I don’t know what they’re doing there.”
According to Judge Fruin, the prosecution’s allegations that Erika Jayne had “factual knowledge” of the money embezzlement case were based on “inference” about “episodic evidence”, such as her wealthy lifestyle, not Not concrete evidence.
“Evidence is meaningless.”
According to the court, the reality TV star’s “expensive and lavish party financed by the couple’s joint property” was not evidence of a ‘factual knowledge of any breach of duty’. trust’ between Tom Girardi and the plaintiffs. Jayne announced her victory with a screenshot of a Los Angeles Times article about Tom Girardi’s alleged romantic relationship with a former judge. According to the article, the 83-year-old retired lawyer bought her a property and sent her $300,000 from his business.
She captioned the screenshot as follows:
“Woof. I’ve known about jewelry, shopping, and plastic surgery, but this one really surprised me.”
Lawsuits against Erika Jayne
Erika’s victory comes after she was accused of stealing funds intended for victims of Lion Air Flight 610 in a series of cases with Tom Girardi, including a class action lawsuit initiated by Edelson PC. Both are also accused of stealing $2 million from the settlement. Erika Jayne insisted throughout the proceedings that she knew nothing about Tom’s financial mismanagement or misconduct. Erika Jayne and Girardi divorced in November 2020, after 21 years of marriage.
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