As Tom Girardi’s defense seeks to navigate the accusations of embezzling millions of dollars in client settlement funds in the days leading up to his trial, they are attempting to shift the onus onto his former Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Kamon. A Los Angeles federal judge, however, has begun outlining the parameters of what information a jury will be permitted to hear regarding Kamon’s alleged financial misconduct.
Judge Josephine L. Staton of the US District Court for the Central District of California indicated that while Girardi’s attorneys are allowed to have Kamon’s girlfriend testify, the defense should refrain from discussing Kamon’s financial expenditures on her in their opening statements. This decision came during a conference held on Friday.
This trial, scheduled to commence soon, highlights the complex legal maneuvers both sides are expected to employ. Girardi’s cell phone, which rang during the proceedings, added an unexpected moment to the hearing, prompting an apology from Girardi to the judge.
For a more detailed exploration of these developments, read the full article on Bloomberg Law.
- Kamon’s girlfriend to testify in August trial
- Restrictions on discussing Kamon’s expenditures during opening arguments
- Unexpected moment as Girardi’s cell phone rings during proceedings