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A judge is now considering whether to hold former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court following a significant legal defeat where he was ordered to pay a $148 million defamation judgment. The case stems from Giuliani’s comments about an election technology company, which he falsely accused of manipulating votes in the 2020 presidential election. The defamation suit was brought against Giuliani by the company, which claimed his baseless allegations caused severe harm to their reputation and business operations. The jury’s decision to award such a substantial sum underscores the seriousness of … Read more

NEW YORK — A judge is set to determine whether Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal attorney to former President Donald Trump, should be held in contempt of court following a staggering $148 million defamation verdict. The decision revolves around Giuliani’s compliance with court orders tied to the lawsuit that accused him of spreading falsehoods following the 2020 presidential election. Giuliani’s legal troubles stem from a series of false statements he made while leading Trump’s legal challenges to the election results, allegations he has continued to assert without evidence. These statements … Read more

A judge is on the brink of ruling whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court following a jury’s decision to impose a hefty $148 million in defamation damages against him. The case, spotlighting ongoing tensions and high-profile lawsuits linked to misinformation, has drawn significant attention to the former New York mayor and personal lawyer to President Donald Trump. Giuliani, known for his often contentious public statements, faced legal repercussions for his alleged defamatory remarks against an election technology company, which claimed that his baseless allegations caused substantial harm to its reputation and business. … Read more