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Criminal

Jun. 2, 2025

Judge weighs medical records, mental fitness ahead of Girardi's sentencing date

U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton has declined to delay Tom Girardi's sentencing hearing despite his recent hospitalization and defense arguments over his competency. Legal experts say the outcome may hinge on sealed medical evidence--raising the possibility of either imprisonment or indefinite suspension of proceedings.

Judge weighs medical records, mental fitness ahead of Girardi's sentencing date
Tom Girardi outside federal court in Los Angeles in 2024

An upcoming hearing on a judge's review of Tom Girardi's health tests will be crucial in determining whether he will be sentenced for his wire fraud conviction immediately, legal experts said on Friday.

Despite an emergency hospitalization for liver dysfunction in early May, which delayed the matter for a second time, Girardi's sentencing on June 3 will not be pushed back again, U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton ruled late Thursday. At least for now.

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