Disgraced attorney Tom Girardi, facing wire fraud charges over alleged embezzlement of $18 million, has successfully secured a delay in his criminal trial alongside his co-defendant Christopher Kamon. Originally set for May, the trial could now be postponed until August, following a mutual request filed by both defense and prosecution teams.
Mutual Agreement for Extension
In an 11-page stipulation filed Thursday, federal prosecutors and Girardi’s defense attorneys articulated the necessity for additional time for thorough preparation. They emphasized that rushing the trial could potentially lead to a “miscarriage of justice.”
The defense highlighted the recent turnover of a colossal 2-terabyte document cache from Girardi’s now-defunct firm, Girardi Keese, underscoring the complexity of the case. Additionally, they pointed out their involvement in 18 other impending legal matters, stressing the need for continuity of counsel and adequate representation.
Girardi Agree To Delay Trial Over Two Months : Intensive Preparation Efforts
Preparing for the trial has proven to be exceptionally time-consuming, with prosecutors producing over 676,000 pages of discovery materials. These include a diverse array of documents such as bank records, emails, and witness interviews, adding to the intricacy of the case.
