Disbarred attorney Thomas V. Girardi, 85, known for his role in a legal battle that inspired the film 'Erin Brockovich', is facing a federal jury trial in Los Angeles. Girardi, who is now bankrupt, is accused of embezzling $15 million from client settlements over a decade. The trial, which began with jury selection in early August, will see Girardi confronting four counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors allege that Girardi used the embezzled funds to cover law firm debts and personal luxuries, including private jets and luxury cars. Girardi's defense team argues that the firm’s former accountant, Christopher Kamon, is responsible for the theft, and they also cite Girardi's mental decline as a factor. The trial, expected to last three weeks, is being closely watched, given Girardi's previous prominence and the involvement of his estranged wife, Erika Jayne, from 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.