One year after her estranged husband Tom Girardi was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for embezzling millions from vulnerable clients, reality star and performer Erika Jayne is now facing the most serious legal threat of her life: the real possibility of criminal prosecution.
According to newly leaked files from the Girardi & Keese bankruptcy case, over $25 million was allegedly funneled directly or indirectly into Erikaās entertainment company, EJ Global. What concerns investigators isnāt just the amount of moneyābut indications that Erika may have known, or deliberately ignored, the illegal origin of those funds.
āIf she knew the money was stolen, or spent it knowingly while victims went unpaid, thatās textbook money launderingāand thatās a federal crime,ā said one former federal prosecutor.
ā ļø From civil lawsuits to criminal exposure?
For years, Erika Jayne portrayed herself as a clueless wife swept up in her husbandās downfall. But 2025 has marked a major shift in narrative. With internal emails, bank statements, and confidential messages now surfacing from the liquidation process, a darker and more involved role is beginning to emergeāone that paints Erika not just as a recipient, but potentially a knowing participant or even a facilitator.
Among the most damning files is a series of financial reports showing EJ Global regularly received hundreds of thousands of dollars at a timeācoinciding with periods when Girardi & Keese were delaying payments to burn victims and widows.
A source close to the bankruptcy investigation told DailyMail+:
āFederal prosecutors are working alongside the bankruptcy team. Erika isnāt the main targetāyet. But she is absolutely under active scrutiny.ā
š Public sympathy is fading fast
While Erika once gained support as a victim of betrayal, public opinion has taken a hard turn. With her flashy wardrobe, defiant attitude, and her ongoing Bet It All on Blonde Las Vegas residency, many now see her as someone profiting from other peopleās pain.
Online, calls for criminal charges have reached a fever pitch. Several victims of Tom Girardiās fraud have spoken out publicly, accusing Erika of knowingly benefiting from stolen funds.
āSheās living large while weāre still fighting for scraps,ā one victim said. āThatās not justice.ā
š§Ø The question is no longer if ā but when
One bankruptcy attorney put it bluntly:
āIf an ordinary person received $25 million from a fraudulent law firm, theyād be investigated immediately. Erika should be no different.ā
While Erikaās legal team has remained silent on the newly leaked documents, several legal experts believe she could soon be summoned before a federal grand jury. If charged with money laundering, conspiracy, or obstruction of justice, Erika could face up to 20 years in federal prison.
š Conclusion: Jail isnāt off the tableāitās getting closer
Erika Jayne may have escaped the initial wave of criminal charges due to a lack of direct evidence. But with each new leak, her legal shield is eroding. The truth is, sheās being watched more closely than ever. And in an era where celebrity no longer guarantees immunity, Erika could very well be the next one indicted.
āSheās no longer a victimāsheās becoming a suspect,ā a former FBI agent told DailyMail+.