Erika Jayne, Tom Girardi accused of 'sham' divorce announcement to hide from embezzlement lawsuit - USA TODAY

Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi are being accused of a "sham" divorce announcement in order to protect themselves against an embezzlement lawsuit.

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Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" are being accused of a "sham" divorce announcement in order to protect themselves against a lawsuit for allegedly embezzling funds meant for families of the victims of the fatal 2018 Lion Air plane crash.

Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi split after 21 years. (Photo: Robin Marchant/FilmMagic; Joe Scarnici/Getty Images).

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Girardi and his need to fund outrageous lifestyles for himself and his soon-to-be ex-wife, Erika Jayne," reads the lawsuit