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Criminal

Jul. 22, 2025

Government opposes Girardi's bid for bail during appeal

Federal prosecutors oppose Tom Girardi's request for release during appeal, arguing his Fourth Amendment claims lack merit and his competency and jury instruction arguments don't justify bail after his wire fraud conviction.

Government prosecutors assert a federal judge correctly denied Tom Girardi's motion to suppress evidence regarding his law firm's bankruptcy and argued his Fourth Amendment challenge to the trustee's production of those documents presented neither a novel privacy issue nor substantial question on appeal of his wire fraud conviction.

Additionally, in the disbarred attorney's fight to be released from custody until his appeal is completed, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sco...

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