Erika Jayne’s lawyer Evan Borge has called out former star of the Real Housewives of New York City, Bethenny Frankel, after the latter claimed that everyone was aware of Tom Girardi’s legal problems.
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’: Erika Jayne’s Lawyer Blasts Bethenny Frankel Over Speaking On Her Legal Woes
Erika and Tom are facing a huge legal battle after they were accused of embezzling funds from victims of a plane crash which were then used to finance Erika’s companies.
Although the pair denied any wrongdoing, which is why the case is going on trial, Bethenny suggested that it was common knowledge due to the manner of the duo’s lifestyle.
During an appearance on her ‘Just B With Bethenny Frankel’ podcast, Bethenny said how her late fiancé raised her suspicions. She said: “Dennis said to me, ‘[Tom] doesn’t have it like that. He owes me money. He owes me half a million dollars. I know this other guy. He owes a million and a half dollars. He doesn’t have money. He owes everybody money.”
This raised the obvious question, why did the couple continue to live such a lavish lifestyle, in addition to the fact that, where was the money coming from? Well, according to Bethenny, it was being taken from other sources that were clearly not theirs.
She added: “He’s [Tom] using people’s money to support her lifestyle. He’s using the company’s money to support her lifestyle.’ Dennis said this… I said, ‘Why would he do that?’ He goes, ‘He can’t say no to [Erika].”
Despite the huge statements given by Bethenny, Erika’s lawyer downplayed the claims. Evan claimed that Bethenny was simply trying to keep herself relevant by speaking on a matter she has little knowledge about. In addition, he denied that Erika knew anything about the incidents that Bethenny disclosed.
In an interview with Us Weekly, he remarked: “Erika has no knowledge of the alleged loans or the conversations referred to by Ms Frankel, which even per Ms Frankel didn’t involve Erika. To me, this is another example of people trying to throw dirt on Erika.” Regardless of who is telling the truth, it is safe to say that Erika and Bethenny will not be friends anytime soon.
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