Contempt

Boston Judge Holds ICE Agent in Contempt for Detaining Defendant During Trial, Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate

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BOSTON — Tensions flared in a Boston courtroom this past week when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent detained a man during his trial, an act which a local judge has since denounced as a severe interference with judicial proceedings. The suspect, Wilson Martell-Lebron, was taken into custody by ICE agent Brian Sullivan, triggering accusations of due process violation. The incident occurred as Martell-Lebron, who was facing charges of providing false information on his driver’s license application, exited the courtroom. He alleged on his application that he was not Martell-Lebron. In response, Boston … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Faces Possible Contempt Ruling Over Continued Election Fraud Allegations Against Georgia Workers After $148M Defamation Loss

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WASHINGTON — A federal court in Washington, D.C., is set to address whether Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for Donald Trump, should be held in contempt for persistently casting false allegations against two Georgia election workers. This upcoming hearing follows a recent $148 million defamation judgment favoring the workers, who claim ongoing distress due to Giuliani’s actions. Attorneys for Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, propose that U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell impose civil contempt sanctions against Giuliani for his continued unfounded claims of election fraud involving the two … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Faces Contempt Charges for Defying Court in High-Profile Election Defamation Case

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Washington, D.C. – A pivotal legal hearing is scheduled for this Friday when U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell will consider allegations that Rudy Giuliani, former attorney to Donald Trump and ex-mayor of New York City, defied federal court orders by continuing to propagate fraudulent claims against two Georgia election workers. These allegations come after Giuliani was already hit with a massive $148 million defamation judgment. Attorneys for plaintiffs Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, have urged the imposition of civil contempt sanctions against Giuliani. They argue that he persistently misrepresented Moss and Freeman’s … Read more

Federal Court Issues Contempt Ruling Against Rudy Giuliani for Defamation in Election Worker Case

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, has been found in contempt of court by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell for persisting in making defamatory statements about two Georgia election workers, despite previous judicial orders prohibiting such conduct. This recent ruling marks the second instance within a week that Giuliani has faced legal repercussions for his actions related to election misinformation. Judge Howell’s decision came after a jury previously awarded Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, a significant $148 million in a defamation lawsuit. Both women had been falsely … Read more