Legal Team Seeks Civil Contempt Sanctions Against Giuliani in D.C. Federal Court

WASHINGTON — Attorneys representing plaintiffs have formally requested U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., to issue civil contempt sanctions against Rudy Giuliani, citing his role as a lawyer for former President Donald Trump and his actions connected to this position. The push for legal repercussions comes amid ongoing litigations related to Giuliani’s activities during his tenure as Trump’s attorney. Giuliani, who previously served as the Mayor of New York City, has been embroiled in multiple legal challenges following his service in Trump’s administration. The current proceedings have highlighted various aspects of Giuliani’s conduct … Read more

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

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

Judge to Decide on Contempt Charges Against Giuliani Over Continued Election Fraud Claims After $148 Million Defamation Verdict

WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Judge in Washington, D.C., will deliberate on whether former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani should face civil contempt charges for allegedly breaching a massive $148 million defamation judgment against him. The plaintiffs, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, argue Giuliani has persistently propagated falsehoods about their involvement in election fraud during the 2020 elections. Moss and Freeman, both African American, claimed that Giuliani’s false accusations resulting from the 2020 presidential election led to severe harassment and racist threats against them. Their lawsuit culminated in December 2023 with … Read more

Rudy Giuliani to Attend Contempt Hearing Amid $148 Million Lawsuit from Election Workers

Rudy Giuliani, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump and a major figure in challenging the 2020 presidential election results, is facing legal repercussions for his actions. In Atlanta, Giuliani is scheduled for a contempt hearing as legal proceedings escalate. This comes in light of attorneys representing election workers pursuing a staggering $148 million judgment against him for defamation. The legal challenge stems from Giuliani’s unsubstantiated claims regarding the 2020 presidential election, notably alleging fraudulent activities without evidence. These statements have had severe repercussions for many election officials and workers, who claim they have been … Read more