Thomas Girardi, a disbarred lawyer convicted of defrauding his clients, has been hospitalized due to liver dysfunction, causing a delay in his sentencing hearing. His defense attorneys requested a postponement for one to two weeks, arguing he has the right to attend the court proceedings physically. Girardi's trial last summer revealed he had operated a Ponzi-like scheme, diverting up to $100 million from client funds. Prosecutors are advocating for a 14-year prison sentence, though his lawyers argue his dementia and cognitive decline necessitate continued nursing home care.
"He will likely remain there for multiple days," the lawyers wrote. The defense team insisted their client wanted to be physically present for the hearing, and argued that ruling otherwise would infringe on his rights.
During Girardi's trial last summer, prosecutors said the Girardi Keese law firm had operated as a Ponzi-like scheme that siphoned off as much as $100 million in client funds.
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