Tom Girardi’s Friends Furious at Erika Jayne for “Ditching Him in Time of Need”

The fall of Tom Girardi the once-renowned lawyer and husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne has shocked many. Recently sentenced to over seven years in prison for swindling millions from vulnerable clients like orphans and widows, Girardi’s legal troubles have made headlines far beyond Beverly Hills.

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But while Girardi faces the consequences of his actions, sources reveal that those close to him are “raging” over how Erika Jayne handled the situation. According to an insider who spoke with Radar Online, “The second that things started unraveling, Erika ran for cover and left him to rot.”

Jayne, 53, filed for divorce on November 3, 2020 — just a month before the couple was accused of embezzling funds meant for the families of plane crash victims. Girardi, who inspired the attorney character in Erin Brockovich, was later charged with using client funds to bankroll a lavish lifestyle that included “flashy cars, closets full of designer clothes and glam squads” for Jayne, as well as funding her entertainment company.

Though Erika Jayne was initially named in lawsuits tied to Tom Girardi’s crimes, courts dismissed her from the case in 2022, ruling she had “no actual knowledge” of the embezzlement. Still, those close to Girardi accuse her of selfishness. The source said bluntly, “She ditched him the moment the money ran dry.”

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Despite her repeated denials of involvement — both on Real Housewives and in court — Jayne is now being sued for $24 million by Girardi’s bankruptcy trustee. The lawsuit alleges that she used embezzled funds for personal expenses and must return the money to victims. While the trial date is pending, the insider shared the frustration among Girardi’s friends: “They don’t buy her Miss Innocent act and think she ought to face some justice, too. They haven’t forgotten how she bailed on Tom the moment it suited her, and they’re furious.”

The drama surrounding Tom Girardi’s downfall continues to unravel, with many eyes on Erika Jayne and whether she will be held accountable for her role.

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19 comments

BC July 2, 2025 - 10:06 pm
Oh please. I highly doubt Tom Girardi has any actual friends. I would ditch the old coot too! He was awful and so rude to her, borderline abusive in many instances caught on film. Plus he's a huge fraudster! Why would she stick with that? It would be different if he was a nice person, but he's vile.
BC July 2, 2025 - 10:06 pm
Oh please. I highly doubt Tom Girardi has any actual friends. I would ditch the old coot too! He was awful and so rude to her, borderline abusive in many instances caught on film. Plus he's a huge fraudster! Why would she stick with that? It would be different if he was a nice person, but he's vile.
Starr July 2, 2025 - 10:57 am
GUILTY! Enough with playing innocent. After all, didnt she say she could be a lawyer? she aint as dumb as she tries to portray, she is a cold hearted, selfish, non caring soulless fool that used him till his well ran dry.
Zap It July 2, 2025 - 12:33 pm
Yeah, but he's still a lot worse than she is.
Starr July 2, 2025 - 1:37 pm
Absolutely Zap, that goes without saying, but she is very guilty herself. This thing of not knowing is a lie-----she Knew.
sbud July 1, 2025 - 6:56 pm
She is so gross. I want her to be held accountable for ruining the costume designers life. She lied at the the reunion saying nothing was put in her LLC. She has a behavior disorder.
michers July 1, 2025 - 10:09 am
What was she supposed to after he did what he did ? He has family ; I’m sure none of them took issue with getting financial help from him when he was at the top of his game . It’s a shitty situation but as a wife , I’d like to see what any other spouse would’ve done . How do you stand by that especially after being targeted , potentially sued , publicly shamed when the man you thought you knew and took care of you did what he’s accused of ?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 1, 2025 - 2:30 pm
Well put ... I don't know why so many people can't grasp that many wives simply don't question their husband's business practices, let alone a trophy wifey #3 thirty years his junior.
BC July 2, 2025 - 10:07 pm
100%. Plus he was absolutely horrible and controlling with her.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 1, 2025 - 3:43 am
I wouldn't worry about Kunty; she always comes out smelling like a rose.
viewfromupnorth July 1, 2025 - 5:21 pm
She "smells" alright :)
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 1, 2025 - 7:13 pm
I guess I walked right into that.
viewfromupnorth July 1, 2025 - 5:21 pm
She "smells" alright :)
Rowan Smith July 7, 2025 - 12:19 pm
She'll be back on her back feet in no time.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 7, 2025 - 2:56 pm
Oh!~ Seems her legal woes are never going to end.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 7, 2025 - 2:56 pm
Oh!~ Seems her legal woes are never going to end.
Rowan Smith July 7, 2025 - 12:19 pm
She'll be back on her back feet in no time.
PjC July 1, 2025 - 12:23 am
This is correcT. She a con and a bad actress, not buying any innocence from Erikunty!
PjC July 1, 2025 - 12:23 am
This is correcT. She a con and a bad actress, not buying any innocence from Erikunty!
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