Tom Girardihas been declared competent to stand trial by an L.A. federal judge.

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The scams were the subject of Hulus 2021 documentary titledThe Housewife and the Hustler.

They allegedly preyed on the very people who trusted and relied upon them the mosttheir clients.

Erika Jayne (L) and Tom Girardi (R)

Erika Jayne (L) and Tom Girardi (R)Ralph Bavaro / Getty Images / AP

The scheme was set to have run between 2010 through 2020 with more than $15 million being pocketed.

CNS contributed to this report.

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