Disgraced Lawyer Tom Girardi Ordered to Undergo Federal Medical Evaluation

A judge has delayed sentencing to assess whether the convicted fraudster's cognitive state warrants prison or lifetime care in a medical facility.

Tom Girardi, 85, was convicted in August of embezzling millions from clients to fund a lavish lifestyle, including private jets and luxury expenses.
A federal judge has ordered Girardi to surrender by January 7 for a 30-day psychological evaluation at a specialized federal prison facility in North Carolina.
The evaluation will determine whether Girardi, who claims to have dementia, should serve time in prison or be confined to a medical care facility.
Prosecutors argue Girardi exaggerated his cognitive decline and are seeking a 14-year prison sentence, while his defense requests lifetime hospitalization.
Girardi’s once-prominent legal career, including his role in the Erin Brockovich case, has been overshadowed by his conviction and the collapse of his law firm.