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105. The Monopoly (Pacific Gas & Electric)

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CHAPTER

The Tragic Story of Joe Rugoma and the Ponzi Scheme of Tom Girardi

This chapter explores the story of Joe Rugoma, a burn victim who sued PG&E and later found out that his personal injury attorney, Tom Girardi, ran off with his settlement money in a massive Ponzi-like scheme. It delves into Rugoma's struggles, Girardi's disbarment and dementia, and the upcoming trial on charges of wire fraud.

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