
In the ongoing criminal trial of disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi, testimony has revealed significant details about his declining mental health and the federal investigation into his former law firm, Girardi Keese. IRS agent Ryan Roberson testified that the government is investigating four former partners of Girardi Keese, including Bob Finnerty, David Lira, Keith Griffin, and Chris Aumais. Roberson also clarified that money transferred from a Girardi Keese trust account to Girardi's personal account is not equivalent to trust money going directly to clients. Testimonies from Girardi's longtime secretary, Shirleen Fujimoto, and housekeeper highlighted his forgetfulness and memory issues, with Fujimoto noting that they often spent time searching for documents. Additionally, a neurologist testified that Girardi's hippocampus is smaller than 98% of the population, indicating significant cognitive decline. The trial also included discussions of a secret meeting among Girardi Keese lawyers in December 2020, which aimed to discuss the future of the firm without Girardi's involvement. This meeting occurred at a time when Girardi's mental capacity was reportedly deteriorating. The prosecution's case against Girardi is nearing completion, with rebuttal witnesses providing further insight into his mental state and alleged financial misconduct.
On cross examination, Tom Girardi’s attorney asked Ryan Darby, a neurologist and government’s rebuttal witness, if he knew about texts within the firm saying the Girardi Keese founder was “losing it.” “I can imagine many employees saying that about their bosses,” Darby replied.
Prosecutors called a rebuttal witness, neurologist Ryan Darby, who testified on Wednesday that Tom Girardi’s sudden cognitive decline in late 2020 “led me to believe he was exaggerating or feigning the severity of his memory problems because he thought it would be beneficial.”
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