"Disgraced Attorney Tom Girardi to Face Trial After Competency Ruling"

Tom Girardi, an 84-year-old former high-profile attorney, has been declared competent to stand trial on charges of embezzling $15 million from clients, despite his Alzheimer's diagnosis. The ruling by a Los Angeles federal judge allows for the possibility of Girardi facing justice, as his former clients and prosecutors feared his dementia might prevent a trial. If convicted, Girardi could face up to 20 years in prison. The case has garnered attention due to Girardi's past fame and the allegations of using a sham divorce to protect assets.