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Criminal

Apr. 10, 2025

Girardi's accountant accuses prosecutors of breaching plea deal ahead of sentencing

As he faces sentencing for wire fraud, Christopher Kamon accuses the government of inflating losses and breaching its plea deal. Prosecutors say their 10-year recommendation already reflects the low end of the guidelines.

Girardi's accountant accuses prosecutors of breaching plea deal ahead of sentencing
U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton

Days before his sentencing, former Girardi Keese accounting chief Christopher Kamon accused federal prosecutors of breaching his plea agreement by inflating the financial loss tied to his wire fraud charges and failing to properly support a sentencing reduction tied to his clean record.

The government on Tuesday argued that its proposed 10-year sentence for Christopher Kamon was already at the low end of the guidelines, given the scope of the wire fraud. Prosecutors also said the...

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