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Erika Girardiand estranged husbandTom Girardi’s recent legal controversies will be explored in a new ABC News Originals documentary, PEOPLE can exclusively announce. In a teaser for the special, titledThe Housewife and the Hustler,various legal experts, those accusing Tom ofembezzlementandReal Housewivesstars speak on the scandals surrounding the former couple, all of which came to light following Erika’sdivorce filinglast year. “Tom Girardi was L.A. law — so powerful,” one legal expert says in the teaser, as another participant adds, “They were just blowing money left and right, but then…”...

Erika and Tom Girardi.Photo: Steve Eichner/AP Erika Girardiand her estranged husbandTom Girardi’s legal woes take center stage in the ABC News Originals documentary,The Housewife and the Hustler. In the special, streaming now onHulu, various legal experts and those accusing Tom of embezzlement and questionable legal practices discuss the scandals surrounding the former couple, all of which came to light following Erika’sdivorce filinglast year.The Housewife and the Hustleralso features voicemail messages, court records and a never-before-aired deposition tape of Tom, 82....

Over the past few months, former power coupleErikaandTom Girardihave been slapped with multiplelawsuits, accusations ofembezzlement, a bankruptcy case and claims of a sham divorce, among other legal woes. The various controversies, which were first made public after theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstarfiled for divorcefrom her longtime husband last November, have become increasingly complex as the court cases progress. Last month, Tom — a once-famed attorney known for his work on the case that inspired theErin Brockovichmovie — was placed under a permanentconservatorshipafter being diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease....

Erika Christensencan’t contain her excitement — it’s a girl! The 35-year-old actress, who ispregnant with her second childwithhusband Cole Maness, accidentally slipped while speaking to reporters at Tuesday’s Max Mara Celebration for Alexandra Shipp, 2018 Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award Recipient. Frazer Harrison/Getty Erika Christensen Christensen revealed that she was “a little fitter” during her first pregnancy, when she continued to do hikes. As for cravings this time around?...

Erika Christensenis opening up about her association with Scientology.The actress, who is expecting her second child withhusband Cole Maness, spoke with herParenthoodcostar and on-screen brother Dax Shepard for anepisodeof his podcast,Armchair Expert, on Monday, when they discussed the religion.“I can justify things in all kinds of different ways, but basically, like, as a Scientologist. And I definitely cannot speak for every Scientologist about anything because everybody has their own beliefs and comes at it from even other religions and all kinds of stuff....

Erika Council’s CHocolate CHip Biscuit S’Mores.Photo:Jen CauseySummer might be over but s’mores season doesn’t have to be.The owner ofBomb Biscuit Companyin AtlantaErika Councilturns the fireside treat into a oven-friendly sweet.“It’s a great handheld dessert with velvety bits of chocolate and marshmallow in each bite,” says the author of the newStill We RisecookbookCouncil uses graham flour to achieve the full s’mores experience, but if you don’t have pastry or graham flour, “use 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, like you would use in a cheesecake, or finely crush up whole graham crackers,” she says....

Erika Girardicontinues to be entangled in estranged husbandTom Girardi’s ongoing legal woes. The trustee’s special litigation counsel previously confirmed that Girardi Keesetransferred $20 million to Erika’s various businesses, including one that theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar created after the news of the embezzlement scandal broke. The motion goes on to request that Erika’s accountant, Michael Ullman, produce a series of “key financial documents” for the investigation, including bank statements, receipts, pay stubs, and all communications between Ullman and Erika’s divorce attorney, Larry Ginsburg....

Erika Girardi’s legal woes continue on. In the latest update to the bankruptcy case facing Girardi Keese — her estranged husbandTom Girardi’s law firm — theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar has been accused of hiding asset transfers and owing the firm $25 million. It also says Erika received lottery payments that belong to the Girardi Keese estate in addition to the “luxury items,” adding up to a total of $25 million....

Erika Girardi.Photo:Rich Polk/Bravo via Getty Rich Polk/Bravo via Getty Erika Girardiis opening up about the difficult process of getting back on her feet following herdivorcefromTom Girardi. In Wednesday’s episode ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the reality star admitted that her path to financial freedom was “frightening” after she left her husband of 21 years. The topic came up during dinner with castmatesGarcelle Beauvais,Dorit KemsleyandKyle Richards. Dorit, 47, asked the women if any of them have reached a point where money would not make their lives happier....

Andy Cohenisn’t holding back on his questions forErika Girardiin the upcomingReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsreunion. In asneak peekfor the four-part televised event, the ongoing legal drama surrounding Erika, 50, and her estranged husbandTom Girarditakes center stage following Wednesday’s finale. Before beginning his questioning, Andy, 53, warns Erika: “We’re going to put you on a skewer, and I’m going to fire up the barbecue.” Kicking off his interrogation, Andy asks Erika why she refrained from leaving Tom, 82, sooner, resulting in Erika saying, “Where was I going?...

Erika and Tom Girardi’s house.Photo: Shawn Bishop. inset: shutterstock Erika Girardiand her estranged husband Tom first listed their Pasadena, California, mansion for $13 million in May amid their divorce and a slew of legal troubles. Now, after several price cuts, the home is on the market for $8.2 million. The historic 10,277 square-foot estate — which is listed withTed Clark and Heather Lillard at Compass— is situated between the Arroyo Seco and Annandale Golf Club with an overlook of the historic Colorado Street Bridge....

Photo: getty (3) Erika GirardiandSutton Strackehave a shared regret over the most recent season ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. During the discussion, Girardi said her regret was “Jax, which I felt really bad and apologized for.” The reality star was referring to an incident this season that showed drama break out when Girardi cursed atGarcelle Beauvais' son Jax, 14, at Beauvais' 55th birthday party. “To drag him into my stuff was not right,” she said of the moment, noting that many of her castmates have made mistakes during hard times throughout the years....

Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Erika Girardihas been asked to turn over a set of $750,000 diamond earrings as a bankruptcy trustee continues to investigate her estranged husbandTomand his former law firm. As such, the trustee has requested the earrings be returned and sold in order to pay off Tom’s creditors. For more onErika Girardi, listen below toour daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. In a statement to PEOPLE, Erika’s lawyer, Evan C....