Erika Jayne Has Spent $500,000 On Legal Fees Amid Fight Embezzlement Investigation, Lawyer Questions Her Sources Of Income
July 21 2021, Published 1:44 p.m. ET
The lawyer investigating Erika Jayne over alleged embezzlement says the reality star is only trying to have him kicked off the case because he’s close to uncovering evidence.
According to court documents obtained by Breaking Celebrity News, attorney Ronald Richards is objecting to the Bravo star’s demand he be removed from the case.
As we previously reported, Jayne’s estranged husband Thomas Girardi was forced into Chapter 7 bankruptcy earlier this year. The once-respected lawyer is accused of screwing over his clients, law firm partners, and friends.
The former clients say Girardi scored them big settlements but failed to pay them the money. In court documents, they accuse the RHOBH star of helping her husband embezzle millions to keep up her lavish lifestyle.
As part of the bankruptcy case, the court appointed a trustee to take control of Girardi’s finances. He is currently trying to sell off assets to collect money to pay off the debts.
The trustee believes Jayne received over $25 million from Girardi when he knew his bills couldn’t be paid.
Earlier this year, he claims to have asked Jayne to return property in her possession. She allegedly refused to return the property claiming the items were “gifts” from