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Giuliani Faces Contempt for Defamation
Rudy Giuliani faces contempt charges for failing to comply with a court order to pay $148 million to two Georgia poll workers he defamed.
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Rudy GiulianiRuby FreemanShaye MossJudge Lewis LimanKen CarusoDonald TrumpLauren Bacall
- What are Giuliani's claims regarding the lawsuit and his actions?
- Giuliani claims the lawsuit is a politically motivated vendetta financed by the Bidens, while he maintains that he doesn't regret his actions. However, his lawyer noted that the case is under appeal.
- What deadline did the judge set for Giuliani to comply with the order?
- The judge set a deadline of November 14th for Giuliani to surrender the assets, including his co-op shares, sports memorabilia, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and luxury watches.
- What arguments did Giuliani's lawyer make against surrendering certain assets?
- Giuliani's lawyer argued that forcing him to relinquish certain items, such as his grandfather's watch and a car worth less than $4000, was vindictive. The judge rejected these arguments, stating that the law applies equally to all.
- How much money has Rudy Giuliani been ordered to pay Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss?
- Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss $148 million for defaming them with false accusations of election fraud. A judge has threatened Giuliani with contempt if he doesn't comply with the order to turn over his assets.
- What was Giuliani's response to the judge's order to surrender the money he was owed for legal work?
- Giuliani also resisted surrendering approximately $2 million owed to him for legal work performed for Donald Trump. The judge insisted that all assets subject to the receivership must be turned over.