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July 9, 2024 50 mins
In the second episode of “Predator in Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi,” Chris Hansen dives deeper into the reprehensible actions of the disbarred attorney, Tom Girardi. Cohosted by author, litigation consultant, and victims advocate, Kimberly Archie, who will also testify in the upcoming trial, they explore the grim realities faced by Girardi’s victims. Kimberly’s personal ties with the victims and her extensive background in legal advocacy bring a unique depth to the discussion. This episode sheds light on the legal and personal battles of individuals like Danny Barnes, who suffered due to Lockheed Corporation’s negligence and was later deceived by Girardi and his associates. Katy Rugomez recounts the harrowing ordeal following the Pacific Gas and Electricity pipeline explosion that severely injured her son, pointing out the systemic failures that left victims like her re-victimized. Josie Hernandez shares her health-related legal struggle, illustrating how Girardi preyed on the vulnerable, further solidifying the magnitude of his misconduct. Through comprehensive narratives and expert insights, the episode underscores the egregious failures in the legal system that allowed Girardi’s actions to persist unchecked for decades. Hosted by Chris Hansen Co-hosted by Kimberly Archie, Girardi victims advocate Written, produced, and directed by Joe Garner Sound engineering and design by Paul Bahr, Peachtree Sound Production by Garner Creative Concepts Executive Producer Hurrdat Media   Contributors: David Yontef, host of “Behind The Velvet Rope” podcast Brandon Lowrey, Investigative journalist for Law360 Kiki Monique, Social media journalist & entertainment reporter Alan Forsley, attorney for the Ruigomez family   Girardi victims: Danny Barnes Josie Hernandez Kathy Ruigomez This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! https://tracking.truthfinder.com/?a=1553&oc=27&c=271&s1=tomgirardi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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