Frail Tom Girardi, 83, appears in court as judge orders mental competency hearing

Recently indicted Tom Girardi was present for an initial appearance in Los Angeles federal court on Monday, where he was ordered to undergo a mental competency evaluation, Page Six can exclusively report. Initial appearances usually entail a bond hearing and the defendant’s arraignment; however, during the 15-minute gathering, United States Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson entered a not-guilty plea on behalf of the frail-looking disbarred attorney, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in March 2021. She also sealed all records pertaining to his mental health. Furthermore, Judge Stevenson set the 83-year-old’s bond at $250,000 with the understanding that… Read Full Article