"Tom Girardi, Former 'Housewives' Star, Fit for Trial Despite Health Claims"

Tom Girardi, the ex-husband of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne, has been declared competent to stand trial despite his Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses. The 84-year-old former attorney faces criminal contempt and wire fraud charges in California and separate federal charges in Chicago. His estranged wife, Erika Jayne, has been affected by the legal issues, with the couple previously being named in a lawsuit accusing Girardi's law firm of misusing funds. Jayne has expressed her emotional struggles with the situation, highlighting the personal impact of Girardi's legal and health problems.