'Real Housewife' faces the fallout

"The Housewife and the Hustler 2: The Reckoning;" new Hulu sequel doc takes deep dive into the aftermath of the legal scandal.
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[@TheFacelessTraveller]

“Explain to me or remind me what happened to you” that’s the height of arrogance and lack of remorse!!!

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

She was being honest

[@TheFacelessTraveller]

@@mzbatonrougebeauty5267 ​​⁠did you watch the part where she said “I don’t care about anyone else but myself”? There’s a big difference between honesty and arrogance. Very big!

[@dic2504]

No it was because there were so many victims. She doesn't want to mix up their accidents.

[@illuminata8097]

@@TheFacelessTraveller No one gave a S*** about her. Why should she!!

[@janepalmer3706]

As if they are her assistants and not victims to whom she owes her lifestyle

[@whatuptho7612]

She already made it clear she doesn't care about them . She cares only about herself.

[@cocofluff]

She actually said those exact words. And I believe she absolutely meant it. So I have no idea why she met with these people. Just PR and ratings. She has no conscience.

[@allimimi]

@@cocofluffyes! I was about to say I think she actually said those exact words 😮 WOW! Unbelievable.

[@SW-xo2jz]

She has zero empathy for the victims but the victims have given her so much empathy. It is sick.

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

EXACTLY!!

[@ednaellis4895]

She cares about herself

[@jacquelinewilson2279]

To answer your question Erika, "You spent our money on your glam squad, your extravagant lifestyle and jewellery. Even if you didn't know, you should at least show some empathy, compassion and try to make amends. For a start, give the earrings back. As Cathy Hilton said, "it's not your money".

[@ridingtheroad185]

I would bet if you were in her shoes things would look SO different. It's So easy to sit in a chair and watch TV and make comments when you have No idea about legal issues. When she said she cared about nobody but herself she was CLAWING her way out of a legal issue that could have sent her to prison for something she had no involvement in, AKA she didn't work at the firm. She WAS fighting for freedom and survival.

[@nancyfralick7970]

yes, and there just earings dont be so selfish.

[@Emlane09]

I have seen her make arrogant comments on her social media saying stuff like “you would dig for gold, too so don’t hate.” To basically everyone. She really thought she was better than everyone because she got lucky to bag an old rich man

[@imho5485]

And her music “career.” Remember Erika famously stating, “I don’t give a f*** about anybody but me!”

[@isabellavalencia8026]

Wrong

[@nangel270]

She’s a robot and that was pure publicity. She and her husband were a well matched pair of grifters. She actually thinks of herself as a victim and worse off than those women.

[@lynnyhen]

Yes, she even had to ask her therapist how to feel empathy for people.

[@takenoprisoners5723]

SNAKEY JAYNE.

[@KandyPrince]

The court of public opinions including yours mean zero. Nothing. The court of law is what separates facts from opinions. =] Everyone came after her and what she's said has stood true thus far. kinda funny tho... people making money off her name.

[@kimberlyjohnson-tu3uv]

She is. He lied to her too.

[@wisewillow5731]

Yep… she probably justifies that position as “I had all of that and lost it” they “never ever had it, therefore they won’t miss”…

[@CrackberryMe]

Her indifference towards them speaks volumes about how she really feels. Disgusting.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

Her indifference is her not taking responsibility for someone else's actions.

[@pattijohnson7030]

Do you remember in one episode on the housewives, where her therapist said that she needed to have empathy and her response was “how do I get that?” She does not have empathy for anyone. That question, to her therapist, spoke volumes.

[@kathleentorres2010]

i don't see indifference at all. She's facing the victims of her husband and the disgusting acts HE was responsible for. He's not there meeting the victims. He's not facing them at all. Imagine facing what you anticipate as being a firing squad...how would you act? How should she be acting? if she came in all smiles and acted familiar with them, that would be seen as fake. And it would have been. I think she acted as anyone would when you find out all of the horrible things your husband did and are being blamed for. Put yourself in her shoes for even a second. Give me a break.

[@heatherc2042]

@@thenjtsaid4681Why should Erika feel sorry for her husbands victims any more than the rest of us have? She went through Hell and it wasn’t Erika’s fault. It’s been proven that Erika never had anything to do with Erika and she didn’t know his finances. She had her own issues with him and his ruthlessness and cheating. I always wondered why the other housewives didn’t donate money to the victims since they had plenty of money where Erika didn’t have anything and was barely making it.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

@@pattijohnson7030 That's fine.

[@jazzyjaz9108]

Erika meeting with these victims was ridiculous. She looked like this was a hassle for her & they should be making this worth her time. "Can you remind me" she should've had the decency to learn, at minimum, the name of these people the night before.

[@kacwyo]

I can't believe that she didn't at the very least Google about the accident, the victims and their families. That's a narcissistic attitude that she has. She can't be bothered and it shows.

[@pendizzy6352]

Exactly.. they are nasty.

[@captainmeowsers8050]

Her lack of blinking is freaking terrifying. She’s a straight up psychopath & absolutely void of any redeeming human emotions.

[@Mwright-tl3bp]

Absolutely,no warmth,no tears, I truly believe she knew,after 20 years with this man, I believe she knew.

[@virgilBallinos8380]

What a monster woman. She’s an accomplished. She enjoyed the massive loot of his criminal husband. Period.

[@KA-eu9sy]

If I were these women, I would not give Erika the time of day.

[@ezwriter101]

And definitely not hug at the beginning of the meeting, or give her the photo-op at the end.

[@cocofluff]

First she profited from their stolen money, now she's using them for ratings. She's a disgusting opportunist.

[@oneday455]

@@ezwriter101 Hello. She is like the wicked witch. They are giving her credibility.

[@lizdahl847]

@@oneday455 Meeting with the victims was a total con job and an insult to their character. Erica was only there cuz her legal counsel forced her.

[@jwhite5396]

Yep. Only in court.

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

I think she should apologize to his victims even if she didnt directly commit the crimes bc she sure benefited from them.

[@cchris5958]

Who’s gonna apologize to Erika? She was a victim as much as they were. Tom’s actions harmed her as much as they did those people

[@lorir5728]

She is no victim.

[@ridingtheroad185]

Exactly, but because she was living a nice life nobody cares about her. Which is sad, because it has been shown that living in a glass house can be very damaging. Watching how he spoke to her at times....I'm not sure why/how she stayed with him for so long, but then, people change so maybe that wasn't always him. people don't understand that when you are going through a legal battle as that she had to be VERY careful what she said to be used against her in court. Acknowledging ANYTHING could have made her be held liable. @@cchris5958

[@dic2504]

She does apologize! Watch the show.

[@robertbrown4208]

Why should she apologize? what did she do? I wouldn’t apologize, empathize yes, apologize no

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

I love that Garcelle didn't apologize to Erika and stood by what she said. ❤

[@midnighttennessee8904]

The only one of them.

[@user-ei6jb3gk1i]

So do I. Love Garcelle

[@toshiamiyumi2604]

Garcelle sees what everyone else sees and she has no skeletons in her closet

[@SpicyGramCracker]

Erika is a shallow human being. Ugly on the inside is ugly on the outside.

[@michaelbruno1330]

Garcelle won't because it gives her a storyline on the show! Bitter angry black woman who can't get a man.

[@steveb1164]

Once again, absolutely NO expression of sympathy or remorse for what the victims have gone through.

[@NBC09]

So what!? She didn’t do anything

[@starsigngirl9789]

@@NBC09well said and her life has been turned up side down over this and everyone expects her to feel bad for the victims it’s ridiculous 🙄

[@vidatwynham2482]

She shows no remorse or humility no matter her position in this scenario. She displays no empathy for her husbands involvement and trauma he caused these families.

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

should she? he did this not her.

[@chem3066]

@@babypicassoeisenstein yes she should- it’s called being human

[@AmyAbbott-xc8sn]

Please! She enjoyed all the money from it!

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

@@AmyAbbott-xc8sn so???? she didn't know. this is his crime not hers.

[@rosemiller2990]

She is so utterly cold, when speaking to them. She stated she watched the documentary, but then needs a reminder on what happened to the victims!!! Immediately I noticed when she got out of her car, she was completely dressed down and had no glam. No eyelashes, no professional make up , and she was even wearing tennis shoes. Unbelievable!

[@tstuartmc]

She knew what was going on, she ignored it. . She turned her head and looked the other way.

[@nailartguy3363]

Did you do that in your marriage? Sounds like you’re speaking from experience.

[@illuminata8097]

@@nailartguy3363 lol 😂😂👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kelseywillow8110]

@@nailartguy3363wtf that person actually has a point. Erika likes to avoid confrontations. She doesn’t want to deal with consequences.

[@leanndoolin4284]

@@kelseywillow8110 the consequences of her husbands actions? Get real.

[@danibaie]

​@@leanndoolin4284why yes ... the consequences of having a thief as a husband. And not just any thief, but one that steals from his already victimized clients 😮. But when you're for yourself alone, I understand that you would rather bury your head in the sand and blissfully spend your blood money.

[@Lommy9999]

Funny how Erika constantly tires to act like she already won and proven to be not guilty. We should not forget the lies she told about her husband having car accidents.

[@kelseywillow8110]

Her husband had a car accident/drove off the road (there’s a video people made of the road) and her son had a car accident because of snow (there were reports that day of snow and car accidents in California)

[@lizdahl847]

@@kelseywillow8110 But her story made no sense and there were no police reports of these so called car accidents. Gotta hand it to her though. She's a damn good liar.

[@BonnieBlue1861]

She’s never fooled me. She is a snake.

[@AnnaLexi]

*_Yup!!!_* 👏🏻

[@HH-gv8mx]

Erica Jane is a vapid narcissist. She’s just an evil awful person.

[@kellymaps8128]

She knew that her husband was bankrolling her lifestyle - she admitted it herself on one episode, saying he put 20 millions on her company’s account… technically she absolutely benefited from his fraudulent behavior. She should give back money that was misappropriated

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

Absolutely.

[@jeaniefoust6502]

She definitely benefited, doubtful she had any say so or understanding of the internal workings of the law firm given he was Well Established when she married him. Tom only shared what he felt necessary at his discretion. Those that should be held accountable are all involved in the firm day to day operation, without their help he couldn’t have done what he done, plus all the Judges & attorneys that Turned A Blind Eye to his corrupt business practices. Good case for RICO.

[@scorpioqueen2905]

Yes and she was also earning money from her company which was given to the husband. Its not uncommon for wealthy husbands to have complete control of the finances while funding the wife's lifestyle

[@cyndiwikstrom7314]

Why is she still on the Housewives? Shame on Bravo for continuing to support such a selfish, immoral person. Whether she knew about the depth of her husband’s crimes, she should have shown empathy and worked towards getting the victims some retribution. When she is off the show, I’ll watch it again.

[@MarRia_100]

Sadly, she makes for good TV. I bet those who watched The Housewife and the Hustler will tune in to see her on Housewives (or vice versa) and that’s all Bravo cares about.

[@LC.1990]

Same as trash barrel Teresa giudice. Bravo loves these types.

[@briannajay1224]

There supporting her so she can have money to give back

[@Tamara61622]

I am over her

[@kazbah1217]

I think we should congratulate Bravo TV for allowing us to see her reaction and where the money went.

[@Beth-zg6gb]

It’s still always about her every time Erika opens her mouth.

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

so? this is Tom's mess. He's vile. Nothing to do with her.

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

She didn’t even have the common human decency to remember the circumstances of the victims whose money she wildly and willfully spent.

[@whiteheart6827]

Exactly. Years later, she couldn't even be bothered to do the research to find out who she was meeting. She is just gross.

[@illuminata8097]

Nonsense!! She had the decency and genuine care to meet up with the victims and apologize while she was buried fighting with legal actions and lawsuits by the victims against her.

[@MATTIE1010101]

and nor should she. She never worked fir the firm, neither did the other wives and girlfriends.

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

@@MATTIE1010101 the victims asked her if she had seen the documentary. She told them she had but that she didn’t really remember anything about their cases.

[@dosman3458]

@@MATTIE1010101 are you fucking stupid? she BENEFITED from THEIR money. She definitely owes the victims an apology

[@Eton-kx4dt]

I believe she knew what was going on and didn't care. She married a rich old man for a reason. She wants the public to believe that she was oblivious to the corruption which is laughable especially after she says she does care about the victims.

[@terriesmith2616]

You mean after she said she DOESN'T care about the victims and only cares about herself.

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

Please stop. Many women in traditional marriages (even modern marriages) have no idea where their husbands get their money. They just use that money. Many men especially tom hide this sh from their wives. Tom was always dismissive of her whenever she would speak so let's not pretend this was a warm, open man. He was a terrible husband and a terrible man. We are not going to blame women for the crimes of men. Blame the man.

[@danibaie]

​@@babypicassoeisensteinyou can't use ignorance as a defense after saying you don't care. She doesn't care about the victims when everything is out now so I doubt she would have cared enough if she knew while spending Tom's money ... And I believe she knew

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

@@danibaie There's nothing wrong with women enjoying men's money. society needs to stop blaming women for enjoying money. there is nothing wrong with it. of course she didn't know, you want her to have known because you don't like her and you're looking for an excuse.most women do not know about where their husbands get their money from. tom, especially, is a con man and completely excluded erika even in conversation. there is no way he would have known. she seems to care about the victims but she is taking the accusation personally because everyone is blaming her instead of Tom. If society could be less misogynistic maybe this wouldn't be happening. Blame Tom.

[@theodorebitsy]

It bothers me so much that she doesnt realize that in RHOBH the women simply thought she should give back the money from the earrings to the victims and show some compassion and empathy NOT that she was guilty of her husbands criminal activity. If i was married to someone for 20 years and they turned out to be scamming people and worse i could never just sit on the sideline and watch the victims suffer. Her response to this is, and has always been, cold and selfish. Beacuse shes losing money to pay for her lavish lifestyle, her makeup artist and fancy clothes, but she wont be poor and struggling and traumatized like the victims her god damn husband abused. It makes me physically sick how greedy rich people are.

[@michaelbruno1330]

No you could clearly tell those women were blaming her directly especially Garcellle, Sutton, and Crystal!

[@JayCeeAnthony]

So you’re telling me in the 20+ years they’ve been together, she NEVER EVER overheard a single conversation of his about what he was doing that entire time or etc.?

[@meditationforgrowth]

Sneaky people are very smart.

[@kelseywillow8110]

@@meditationforgrowthexactly and he was traveling a lot. Had his own office. Had his own office in a big house. Spend a lot of time in his jet. She had her own careers..not conventional at all.

[@lizdahl847]

Good one. She might be ignorant but definitely not STUPID. Married for 20 years she knew damn well where that money was coming from.

[@aussienic8428]

I believe that she didn't know the extent of the theft and deception. Her job was to look attractive on his arm, and I believe that was probably the extent of it.

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

men who do things like this don't share this crap with their wives. are you crazy? most women have no idea where their husbands make their money, esp a man like Tom who was always dismissive of her and shut her down in conversations. No way would he be open about his finances ffs. These men also have other accountants that they hide from their main accountants.

[@scriptedbeauty1]

The fact that she didn’t give her diamond earrings to the victims should tell you that she doesn’t care about anyone except herself. This is just a desperate attempt at rebranding herself. 😂😂😂

[@leanndoolin4284]

You really need to keep up. The earrings were put in trust and then auctioned off.

[@claylexander6171]

Maybe you should move on from 2021 news headlines 🙄🤣

[@roeymunsterman5444]

Educate yourself.

[@scriptedbeauty1]

@@roeymunsterman5444 There's a stupid :)

[@snarkyenigma9219]

If you were being wrongly sued, you wouldn't either. That's why it was over turned and she got the earrings back. Try to keep up.

[@s.d.8561]

Master manipulator. She said so many horrible things about the victims, and this sit down is just another attempt to manipulate the public into thinking she cares. she is a complete fake.

[@stephaniesmith73]

I’d love to hear direct quotes she said about the victims that was so horrible. Let’s be putting the blame on these powerful men doing things their wives don’t know. How about him preying on young women and making them feel like they are safe when you are shady as hell!

[@dashboard-11]

She saw the documentary but didn’t bother to remember their names or their stories and in her own words “knows nothing” about them. How and more importantly WHY does anyone defend this woman?

[@Sadies-girl-Cin]

👏💯 exactly I don't get it! I don't like hr since all this especially her greedy MEMEME attitude,maybe she didn't know every piece of this,but she could've changed her flippint cold bich attitude

[@anonviewer4201]

Because its her husband who defrauded those women, not her! He's the monster and the court of law proved it was only him.

[@k.w.5329]

Glad he can stand trial. He has on slippers and boxy suit, seems like it's part of the incompetentcy plot.

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

Yep. HE did this.

[@lovelive2216]

After watching this documentary my mind hasn’t changed about Erika. She was honest on the show about not caring about the victims. She still doesn’t care. I also got the impression that she was resentful toward them. I don’t think she can ever see outside of herself.

[@claylexander6171]

Exactly. She said what she said, so I dunno why fans if hers are rushing to her defense 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don't agree with her attitude but at least she stands by her feelings

[@lovelive2216]

@@claylexander6171 good point

[@fashionablylate9020]

Hypothetically, even if she “didn’t know” she could be seen in a better light if she donated or had some compassion for the victims and she doesn’t. It’s very sad. I couldn’t live with myself if I found out my husband was stealing money from people that really needed it.

[@kelseywillow8110]

I think she’s been taught by Tom that paying means you admit guilt

[@DK-sc4hb]

Yep, that’s it. Just show some sympathy and say I’m sorry for all of this. At the least!

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

Or she could've set up a GoFundMe for the victims or sold those earrings and donating the money.

[@Aliasass]

​@@RoyalMasterpieceshe needs those earrings because she doesn't have a retirement she didnt keep any of her RHOBH paychecks

[@leanndoolin4284]

@@RoyalMasterpiece the earrings were auctioned off long ago. Keep up!

[@kaseys7433]

The entire interview with the victims was messed up. WTF. Most decent people would be absolutely crushed that the real victims were fighting for what they were owed. It’s all about her. I don’t believe she has any empathy at all. Those women treated her with such class when they were probably screaming inside. This was nothing but a photo op for Erika. I really feel for those women and hope they are ok ❤

[@kimberlyarchie]

Thank you for your kind comments. It was a difficult meeting. But it was an event for my son who passed away so we also were all focused on that and raising money for the charity. We hope see efforts help shine a light on the evil of all of this.

[@Sadies-girl-Cin]

​@@kimberlyarchiehi Kim I'm so sorry for what you all went thru,& the loss of your son, you've had enough go on it's time that you get what's owed to you, God's blessings Cindy 🙏💖

[@a.d.c.398]

Erika looked so cold and her eyes dead and devoud of any empathy and sympathy for the victims.

[@ronig3952]

Shark eyes.

[@ZurieRae]

Fast forward to today. She’s still on the housewives, and still living better than most

[@leanndoolin4284]

And she's working for it. You're gonna hate on her for working to earn money to support herself and legal bills she has to do a cheating lying former husband?

[@MrRocktex1978]

yes but so is the New Jersey housewife Theresa Guidice. It pays to do crimes and people keep watching and making them rich.

[@AmyAbbott-xc8sn]

No she shouldn’t be on the show! She’s horrible! There are other women more deserving that would do better on that show. She’s not a good person!

[@axonSynapse]

She sure is living better than most - rent-free in fact, in everyone's head.

[@1957es]

That’s because her boss has no morals either.

[@alicia6353]

Please ! She knew what her husband was doing ! She can't pretend to even care.🙄🙄

[@nailartguy3363]

Glad you can be so sure about something you literally have no clue about. That takes a very high level of self confidence or arrogance.

[@Eton-kx4dt]

Exactly, Tom's antics were known throughout certain circles

[@illuminata8097]

@alicia6353 Oh really! How do you know!!

[@s.z.6200]

How would she know what he was doing? She wasn’t in the legal profession.

[@rdr6686]

@@nailartguy3363you’re replying to every negative comment about her lol you must be working for her

[@relighg]

I don't think she's unaware of everything because she doesn't seem like an idiot to me. She was aware of everything. But at the same time acting like an idiot was a way for her to absolve herself of the crime

[@melvel2290]

Looking away...Like mob boss wife

[@MATTIE1010101]

So you're telling me that you know everything that happens at your partner's work?Is this actually your opinion, or did you jump on the bandwagon of public opinion as well?

[@relighg]

@@MATTIE1010101 my point is shes intelligent enough to not know. If shes a dumb idiot Id understand but shes not

[@Courtney-mz2yu]

Like in breaking bad when the wife plays dumb when being audited about the car wash

[@midnighttennessee8904]

Right? Did you see this week of rhobh? She was sure trying to prove her smarts that day. Also wanting apologizes from the other women for a small positive win about her ring. Hopefully short term win on the ring.+ L

[@mlo9534]

I don't believe she is innocent and she should not get away with her part in this.

[@ridingtheroad185]

When did she work at the law Firm? As I understand it she never did.

[@mlo9534]

@@ridingtheroad185 yes, and?

[@illuminata8097]

The court of law found her innocent. L👀k it up !

[@liv4514]

@@mlo9534he’s saying there is no actual evidence she had any part in it and you can’t just lock people up because you don’t like them.

[@patriciaredick9849]

She is a hustler, just like her husband.

[@liliyanne8857]

She is a monster she only cares about herself

[@myalias2812]

A $7.00 hustler.

[@namehere4454]

She didn't even care to ask them their names? Wow

[@leanndoolin4284]

Um, have you wanted this? Have you seen all the unseen footage? Stop speaking about things you know nothing of.

[@SocialDrones]

Ozempic out here changing whole faces lol

[@lisacanale3532]

Right, lol & they think they look good.

[@moonstarlove1861]

The thinner she get. Makes her look old

[@lorir5728]

Tom deserves the same sympathy he gave to the victims

[@MollyMarine]

Stealing from your clients is trailer trash behavior. How can anyone be so cruel and greedy. Its not like he didn't make a good salary before stealing

[@leighannclements7849]

She knew exactly what was going on she evil to the core

[@marygoodson4920]

This woman is such a narcissist, completely unrepentant. I don't watch any of these housewives shows. This just reaffirms my decision!

[@takenoprisoners5723]

Lie,lie,lie 'til I die! is her motto. She's very good at the reverse psychology game playing, and is now playing the victim for all to see.

[@TUPELO_HUNNY]

Trump 2.0

[@Herefortheteaandfood]

Her song “expensive to be me” should explain it all

[@leanndoolin4284]

A campy pop song? Are you going to start judging every performers whole life around the lyrics to a song? Good luck with that.

[@Herefortheteaandfood]

@@leanndoolin4284 I’m going off of life imitating art. That’s the lifestyle she wants to portray through music and promote on real housewives. 🥴it’s Gonna be ok ma’am.

[@4everu984]

Her glam squad payment for ONE event would have meant the world to their victimS.

[@lorir5728]

Dressed like a librarian. Say she didn't know anything beforehand. Doesn't matter she knows now. None of the money she has is hers and I guarantee she is hiding cash and jewelry. Give up the 750,000 earrings. He's been doing this at least since the 90s. He sent her on tour in dive bars. She didn't make money off that. It cost millions to send her on those and pay for the whole production. 40,000 a month on glam. I wouldn't be able to sit at the table with her.

[@lizdahl847]

Plus she wasn't all glammed up and no glamorous hair do😮

[@meditationforgrowth]

Weirdest thing is she looks so much better today without the 40k glam monthly amount.

[@lizdahl847]

@@meditationforgrowth Do u watch the show? She still employs a make up and hair crew.

[@c.t.4837]

And now she’s back out there performing in Vegas… should be more like a fundraiser for these people

[@Tragicmagicshow]

I knew someone who worked at Tom Girardi's law firm as a paralegal. Long before any scandals became public, this person shared that his law firm was shady. She wasn't able to put into words exactly why she felt that way, but it was a strong and persistent impression she often brought it up. Maybe his wife really had her head in the sand, but it seems like Girardi's overall shadiness was hard to miss.

[@Yolonder-jf1sn]

She knew what was going on PERIOD

[@8rynFarley]

Proof?

[@giuseppinasanger6410]

Defensiveness usually implies a deep down self awareness of guilt.

[@kelseywillow8110]

Or complete incompetence

[@leanndoolin4284]

That's ridiculous.

[@Loa44k]

Not true. If you have ever been in a lawsuit you would understand how horribly dirty the other side gets. Her defensiveness is in response to being ganged up on by the public, her friends, and the other legal team. It is horrible that it seems she has no sympathy for the victims, but she felt like she was fighting for her life. This youtube video is only showing the worst moments of her life. And of course, being a legal battle, there was not a lot she could say in her defense on the show. That being said I have no idea if she was guilty of knowing what her husband was doing or not, but you definitely cannot judge it by her degree of defensiveness.

[@Magnificent_Mustang]

Man…corruption, lies and greed have aged Erika significantly.

[@tammytam1392]

She is so callous and just despicable. Even if you don’t care about these women or people pretend that you do in front of them. She’s no better than him! Just disgusting!

[@devildoll9929]

"I'm kind of a loss at what to say," probably because she's injected so much botox into her lips, she's unable to say anything.

[@562debkat]

Tom taught her everything he knows about being a liar and thief. I've always believed she had some clue to what went on.

[@kelseywillow8110]

Erika’s coping mechanism is to avoid and attack, I hope one day she will understand and truly feel how much harm has been done. I don’t think she is able to grasp the reality of the situation. She enjoyed the lifestyle and knew not to ask questions.

[@mrp9507]

Sociopaths usually don't

[@kandy8838]

The judges and prosecutors over the years let him get away with illegality

[@lazlomattachine8334]

She seems like an awful person married to a wretched guy. Her arrogance towards the people hurt by her family’s misdeeds is astounding- selfish and totally oblivious. I don’t buy that she had no idea what her old man was up to, not for one minute.

[@Its-Always-Something54]

The CA Bar is equally responsible and liable!

[@NL-tr7ix]

You spent the money that belongs to his victims, you’re guilty too, simple as that

[@xcala3038]

What she did to Psaila is bad enough. Having no contrition for the way she clearly profited from the victim's settlements is deplorable. They cancel celebrities for far less. This woman needs to evaporate from the limelight but narcissists refuse to go away. She is awful.

[@madam.marcell]

The California Bar Association knew what was going on. They should be getting this scrutiny.

[@yas8109]

💯-Could not agree more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IAMHERE486]

Exactly!!

[@kgraham5820]

Pride goes before a fall

[@Luca.121]

They couldn’t prove she knew, or where the money was coming from. That doesn’t make her innocent. Her lack of empathy is awful. If she really sorry she should have met with the victims without cameras and give some money back.

[@Jj23178]

Erika….ITS NOT ABOUT YOU…..THERE ARE VICTIMS

[@illuminata8097]

She's a Victim toO!

[@AmayzArt]

B*llshit. And if she cared why didnt she give back the earrings bought with their money. She is a victim of nothing. Vile woman.@@illuminata8097

[@ridingtheroad185]

Let's face the REALITY here. The LAWYERS looking after their own interests is the REAL blame here!!! Just like Doctor's "police" themselves and rarely go against another. How did CA NOT catch him WAY before?!!! How did his firm not know......EVERY employee!!??

[@christa526]

Watch the doc. There is evidence pending that the State Bar was corrupted by bribes from Girardi

[@yas8109]

Thank you! This is the realest comment I have seen on here. Tom and his associates are the responsible parties and broke the law. California bar association also is to blame.

[@Sheila-G]

I doubt Erika knew he's not the kind of guy that would explain. I definitely blame the bar for not doing anything about all the complaints it could have been stopped before so many were hurt.

[@wwm2022]

She’s a terrible person

[@cchris5958]

She’s better than her husband, his partners and their families who has never had to answer to THEIR CLIENTS while abusing THEIR POWER. Erika Jayne protected herself when she was tossed on a highway of prosecution while the actual people involved faced zero consequences

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

How? She faced ppl he never would

[@nailartguy3363]

Takes one to know one.

[@illuminata8097]

@@nailartguy3363 🤣😂👌🏻

[@Ama36910]

The greed that has taken over and permeated our societies everywhere shows itself as all sorts of things.

[@meditationforgrowth]

People sell their souls for shoes and handbags.

[@trinawaynemccrory1623]

She’s enjoyed her life and her husband let it happen…she was in her own world and he in his own.

[@LotsofLisa]

I don’t know why these people go on shows like this when they know they’re criminals. Every “Real Housewives” location has somebody going to prison, in prison or out on parole. Or at best, going into foreclosure. Why would you want cameras in your house if you know full well you’re involved in illegal activities?? They literally bought this on themselves, first by committing crime, and then by thinking they’re TV stars.

[@654ujala]

Narcissism, greed and fame

[@bellawangari8557]

She benefited from the money. She said her glam costed her 50k monthly.

[@myalias2812]

Disgusting & inexcusable that Erika didn't prep for meeting with the victims & know their names & how they were defrauded. She is a full blown narcissist. No empathy no heart. The only real thing she had said is that she doesn't give an F about anyone but herself. Someone should look into her assistant & see how much money she funneled to him prior to her filing for her fake divorce.

[@jeanhenderson1277]

Even talking to the victims she still makes it sound like she was “ poor me “

[@Imakemixes666]

It's a little late to be charging someone who already lived their life off your money. He literally won.

[@milliec7585]

"Do you know our names or anything about us? "Not really" Wow. Just WOW. Disgusting.

[@tracy_222]

Feel so bad for Marco Marco when Erica said she was defrauded by him. But it was proved he was right about Erica. She doesn’t care about him after all he did for her. She’s an evil person.

[@user-uy3kc1yi4v]

She's guilty as sin.

[@katiejo1095]

Wow, just WOW.

[@BonnieBlue1861]

She is a monster. And unfortunately, she played her cards right. She turned out to be smarter than her husband. She just had to wait him out. She’ll face her judgement.

[@leanndoolin4284]

And so will you. For judging her.

[@BonnieBlue1861]

@@leanndoolin4284 Never once said I wouldn’t. Get your facts straight. And in case you didn’t know, Biblically, there is righteous judgement and disdain for evil.

[@jenniferbond7073]

Why’d she even met the victims. Doesn’t know their names or what happened to them%? She’s disgusting.

[@nanny287]

I believe that they both knew. Her apathy meeting the victims is sickening, His swindle is beyond reprehensible. I hope, but doubt, that full justice will be given to the victims. This is so heartbreaking.

[@ctryclb]

Her PR & lawyers told her to participate. Also why would he keep calling her? He must still remember her. 🤨

[@shellyseymore6249]

If "Erica Jane" isn't a psychopath; *no one* is.

[@gnlilu6972]

This is insane!

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

?? Seriously folks, try to keep some perspective and give the obnoxious witch hunt a rest, and focus on the facts. The woman was married to a man that was a lawyer, (not sure how many wives are aware of what their husband does all day at work, or on what planet they should be expected to know.) The idea that any woman married to a crook, is also a crook, is ridiculous and to treat her like a criminal is disgusting, (especially when she was paid 1 million dollars to appear each season and she always gave her money to him, proves she lost her own money in his illegal activity.) The guy was a monster and she is also a tragic victim, as she had no idea what he was doing... her life is ruined because of him, so leave her alone and punish the real criminal!

[@nightrider6357]

Ok, Erika 😂

[@eightiesaddictone9063]

I don't think Erika knew what was going on, but she needed to humble herself sooner.

[@MegAplin]

Her husband and his firm represented them, she did not. Are you responsible for your husband's position? You have to think about the whole story.

[@KA-eu9sy]

Season 12 Episode 17 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Erika: "I don't give a f about anybody else but me." kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmqQgYysbLuIqKc

[@LaughingWithLucky]

This truly makes me upset. My heart definitely breaks for the victims BUT THESE ARE NOT ERIKA’S VICTIMS!!!! Its so unfair. As a guy who has had my fair share of dating rich guys, I cannot imagine being blamed for a professional I don’t have anything to do with!! I watched the show and i totally understood her anger. It just isn’t fair.

[@Avacado721]

Face does not move when she talks

[@ellaw356]

Things she has said tells me she doesn't care, except how it impacts her.

[@deborahcabot3100]

Sad that she needs to sit in front of victims and lie. Any chance to be in front of the camera.

[@leanndoolin4284]

Lie about what?

[@Linda-dx4bt]

I have to commend her for having the balls to go meet the victims, which she called "alleged," on the show. But how dare her claim victimhood along with them. She knew. She knew 100% how he was funding her lifestyle. She is just lucky that they have enough class to treat her civilly. She has no class.

[@galaxyglitterlatte4664]

OMG. That music video. 😅🤣😂🤢🤮

[@jessicanaan3284]

Erika looks very drawn and aged. Her stubbornness to accept any blame in this crime will be her downfall. She's in her 50's and still thinks she's going to be some kind of mega star. People will go see her in Vegas because she's notorious and sad.

[@chuckkayak68]

Grifters gonna grift.

[@msper7265]

Id like to know who are the district attorney and CIA going come after at the California Board of Attorneys! The victims should go after them, for letting this man buy his way out of losing his license to practice law.

[@kmallory100]

When you're married to a top lawyer who is friends with the governor and other politicians, you dont question his integrity as his wife. Why would anyone think Erika had any knowledge of her husbands' business dealings? She was a housewife.

[@illuminata8097]

SoO right! Most wives don't know till it's too late. There was an episode where Cathi Hilton, Kyle, and many of the RHOBH admitted the same toO.

[@lizdahl847]

Yes a HWife and a very scheming one. The whole thing was orchestrated from the day she filed for divorce when their glamorous world came tumbling down😮😮

[@iMatti00]

I have no clue whether she knew or not. But have you watched the documentary where they painted as though she was conniving when it came to other parts of her life including wearing a wire. And how can someone with any morals whatsoever live life basically wasting millions of dollars on BS crap that she wasted it on, did not feel bad that she was burning money while people with lifetime disabilities walked away with little or nothing.

[@gwen0444]

I blame Andy for giving this sociopathic narcissist a platform and a job.

[@terihaynes-yf9jb]

Accountability

[@tracy_222]

Erica is just acting! She doesn’t care about anyone except herself just like she said! Wouldn’t buy a ticket to see her ever👎🏻

[@cchris5958]

The absolute glee with which people’s pain were exploited in order to humiliate a socialite was despicable. This was turned into a Erika takedown while Tom and his associates got to hide in the shadows. Fraud on this level isn’t committed by one man only 🙄

[@lorir5728]

Tom isn't in hiding. Its going to trial. Didn't you see the part where tom was found to be competent for trial? Erika got a free ride this whole time. She's still living a life 99% of us cannot even imagine. She knows it isn't her money

[@iceman18211]

@@lorir5728 who cares about the money? Money comes and goes. The real questions is who did this benefit, what does this ripple out into? I guarantee you this isn't the only crime Tom committed and he isn't the only one doing this. I guarantee you he spent the money just as fast as he could get it, to feel better about his guilt.

[@Desantisgogoboots]

Time to log off Erika lmfao! The least you could have done was research what these women went through, why they even filed suit, instead of, "yeah, remind me again who you are", or her famous "I only care about me", and "anyone can say anything when they file a civil suit". She's trash. F her. And F Tom. She ruled the roost in that house. She knew, at the very least.

[@lizdahl847]

​@@iceman18211Also giving Erica a huge monthly spending allowance😮

[@cchris5958]

@@lorir5728 Erika has other sources of income, all of Tom’s assets was seized so she’s making her own way. Tom is standing trial but what about his associates? If what they are accusing him of is true, there could possibly be even more people he swindled and none of that is of Erika’s making: I dont think you understand who and what Tom Girardi was and is and the amount of power and influence he wielded, he didn’t have to use Erika to do whatever it is he wanted to do