Things received heated whereas Tom Girardi was in court docket this week!
According to The Los Angeles Times, the estranged husband of Erika Jayne muttered “f**k you” to one of many federal prosecutors throughout a psychological competency listening to on Wednesday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ali Moghaddas heard the profanity and refused to let it slide! He rapidly reported it to U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton, saying:
“Your honor, I want the record to make clear that the defendant said ‘f**k you’ to me.”
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Even although nobody else heard the insult within the gallery, Tom’s attorneys didn’t dispute the declare. But right here’s the factor, Tom is at the moment in court docket to be able to decide whether or not the disgraced former lawyer can stand trial for eight counts of wire fraud and 4 counts of prison contempt of court docket after he allegedly embezzled funds he gained for airplane crash victims. And on the time of the profanity he let slip, the prosecution had been cross-examining forensic neuropsychologist Stacey Wood, who insisted he was not competent to face trial on account of his dementia.
So when Tom dropped the F-bomb, Moghaddas argued to Wood that the second was proof he understood what was occurring within the courtroom and knew he had “nothing to lose,” per Courthouse News. Therefore, the prosecutor nonetheless believes Tom can stand trial. However, Bloomberg Law experiences Wood fired again:
“Yes, but it also speaks to poor courtroom behavior.”
She additionally mentioned, per Courthouse News:
“It’s certainly rude and inappropriate. You deserve our respect.”
Meanwhile, Tom stared coldly at Moghaddas for the rest of the dialogue. It’s secure to say the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum will not be a fan of the prosecutor! Reactions? Let us know within the feedback.
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