Disbarred plaintiff’s attorney Tom Girardi’s alleged theft of millions of dollars in client funds was due to disorganization at his firm or manipulation by co-defendant Christopher Kamon, Girardi’s lawyer said Thursday, offering a peek at trial strategy weeks ahead of the Aug. 6 start date.
The arguments on Thursday before US District Judge Josephine L. Staton in the Central District of California over evidence inclusion, witness testimony, and jury selection followed her ruling that Girardi is competent to stand trial despite some level of cognitive impairment, forcing the defense to switch gears — bringing Kamon into focus.
Girardi’s defenders and ...
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