Giuliani

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

Judge Considers Contempt Charges for Giuliani Following $148 Million Defamation Verdict

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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

Judge Considers Contempt Charges for Giuliani Following $148 Million Defamation Verdict

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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

Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt Again Over Defamatory Comments, Faces Possible Jail Time

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WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani, a former New York City mayor, faced a second contempt of court ruling this week for his ongoing defamatory remarks about two Georgia election workers, exacerbating his legal challenges. On Friday, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., declared Giuliani in contempt for violating a previous order that prohibited him from defaming Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and Ruby Freeman. This decision follows closely behind a $148 million defamation judgment awarded to the women by a jury for damages sustained due to Giuliani’s false accusations of election fraud. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell reprimanded … Read more