Drawing a correlation to a 2017 car crash where Girardi suffered a concussion, his defenders argue that his cognitive capabilities have been in freefall.
The man can’t even recall that his prestigious law firm has ceased operations.
Girardi Unfit For Trial: Prosecutors Cry Foul
However, every story has two sides.
The federal prosecutors are casting a skeptical eye on these claims, insinuating that Girardi might be putting on a performance to dodge serious charges.
Like a cunning fox feigning injury to evade the hunt, they accuse Girardi of malingering — exaggerating his ailments to sidestep justice.
The Rise and Fall of a Legal Luminary
Girardi’s stellar journey took a nosedive when a Chicago federal judge unearthed that he had siphoned off millions from his client settlements in December 2020.
This revelation triggered a domino effect – dragging him and his celebrated law firm into the vortex of bankruptcy and debt.
That’s not all, with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis soon after and ensuing conservatorship under his brother Robert Girardi, the plot only thickened.
