Erika Jayne’s ex-husband Tom Girardi has ‘memory deficits’ and needs ‘supervision’ as dementia worsens: Lawyers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Girardi, 84, the husband of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Erika Jayne is not competent to stand trial for alleged wire fraud, his lawyers claim.
They say his health has deteriorated in the past few months, according to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.
Tom Girardi was indicted earlier for allegedly embezzling $15 million from clients
Girardi was indicted earlier this year for allegedly embezzling $15 million from clients between 2010 and 2020.
His lawyers revealed the details of his health as they fight prosecutors over his competency. In the recent motion filed by Girardi’s lawyer, they said employees at the senior living facility where he resides informed them Girardi has been updated to Care Level 2.
Girardi was moved into an LA senior living facility in 2021. He was moved to a facility in Orange County in 2022.
'Memory deficits are seen over time': Lawyers say about Tom Girardi
They said he now “requires supervision” because although he’s “able to maintain facade of being oriented, memory deficits are seen over time," the publication reported.
The lawyers said Girardi now “requires stand-by assistance for all showering/bathing needs.” The report from Girardi’s senior living facility said he needed reminders to change clothes but has the ability to walk around the facility.
“Resident prefers to be alone choosing not to socialize during meals and returning to apartment during activities. Minimal staff time is required to change this pattern,” it read as per the report.
Government demands Tom Girardi be found competent
In response, the government demanded Girardi be found competent. They argued the experts they hired to examine the disgraced lawyer both determined he could handle a trial.
Girardi’s legal troubles began in 2020, when his wife Erika Jayne filed for divorce. Around the same time, his once-respected law firm was forced into bankruptcy by creditors.
Jayne was sued for the return of $25 million the firm spent on her bills as part of the bankruptcy. The reality star denied all allegations of wrongdoing. She said she did not know her husband’s business dealings.
In 2021, Girardi’s brother Robert obtained a conservatorship over him. Robert claimed a doctor had diagnosed Girardi with dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
