Judge Shuts Down 'RHOBH' Star Erika Jayne's Attempt To Remove Lawyer Investigating Her Over Alleged Embezzlement, Questions Her Motives
Aug. 12 2021, Published 12:14 a.m. ET
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne was scolded by a federal court judge who questioned her motives in attempting to remove a lawyer investigating her.
According to court documents obtained by Breaking Celebrity News, the federal court judge presiding over Jayne’s husband Thomas Girardi’s involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy denied a motion brought by the reality star.
Girardi was forced into Chapter 7 bankruptcy earlier this year. He’s accused of owing tens of millions to various creditors. His former clients accuse the Bravo star of helping the once-respected lawyer embezzle money to pay for their expensive lifestyle.
The court appointed a trustee to take control of Girardi’s finances. Now, the official is selling off assets to pay back creditors and attempting to collect on money to the estate.
He believes Jayne's company received the benefit of $25 million from Girardi’s law firm. The trustee sued Jayne for the return of the money. The trustee who is dealing with a ton of creditors hitting him up asked the court to hire a lawyer named Ronald Richards to focus on Jayne.
The court signed off on the hiring and Richards got to work. After he came on