Criminal
Aug. 7, 2024
Girardi argues with attorney in wire fraud trial
The first witness in the wire fraud trial, Joseph Ruigomez, testified that Girardi promised him $5 million from a 2013 settlement with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, but never delivered. Ruigomez said he trusted Girardi due to his reputation
"I was there," disbarred plaintiffs' attorney Tom Girardi argued with his attorney Wednesday during a morning break before cross-examination of the first witness in his $15 million federal wire fraud trial.
"I know more about this stuff than you do. I was there. ... Don't treat me like that," Girardi could faintly be heard saying to Federal Defender Samuel O. Cross in the nearly empty courtroom.
"Yes, sir," Cross responded, as the att...
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