Erika Girardi has recently shared her feelings about the prison sentence given to her estranged husband, Tom Girardi. In a podcast interview, she revealed that his seven-year prison term has reopened some painful emotions for her.
Tom Girardi, once a respected personal injury lawyer, was convicted of wire fraud for stealing over $15 million from his clients during a span of ten years. The news of his sentencing reached Erika while she was in London for a performance, a moment she described as bittersweet.
Erika was in high spirits before learning about Tom’s fate. “I felt so free, like a child,” she stated about her time in London. However, just ten minutes before her second show, she received the upsetting news, which dampened her excitement. She expressed that the news felt like a fresh wound, making it challenging for her to fully enjoy her performance.
During the show, Erika felt conflicted. While she was grateful for her audience, a part of her felt sorrowful about Tom’s situation. She mentioned that even though the crowd loved her performance, she was fighting back emotions.
Reflecting on Tom’s downfall, Erika admitted she never expected things to end this way. She described him as someone who was once highly regarded and accomplished. The reality of his conviction weighs heavily on her, leaving her unsure if she will ever fully come to terms with the situation.
After learning of Tom’s sentencing, Erika realized a shift in her mental state. She admitted that right before the verdict, she had been feeling great but soon fell back into a darker place after the news hit.
Erika filed for divorce from Tom in 2020, and soon after, reports of his legal troubles surfaced. While people speculated about her involvement, Erika has insisted that she was unaware of his crimes and has not faced any legal charges herself.
Reflecting on the aftermath, she described feeling overwhelmed, as if the weight of the past was pressing down on her once again.
