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Giuliani's Lawyers Seek to Withdraw
Lawyers representing Rudy Giuliani in a defamation case seek to withdraw, citing his uncooperative behavior and disagreement over legal strategy, while evidence suggests he moved assets before the deadline for turnover.
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Rudy GiulianiDonald TrumpRuby FreemanShaye MossAaron Nathan
- Why are Rudy Giuliani's attorneys seeking to withdraw from his case?
- Rudy Giuliani's lawyers are seeking to withdraw from representing him in a defamation case, citing his uncooperative behavior and disagreement over legal strategy. The judge will hear arguments on November 26th.
- What is Giuliani's representative's response to the attorneys' request?
- Giuliani's representative claims he was unaware of the lawyers' intent to withdraw, suggesting the move came as a surprise. The judge has maintained the deadline for Giuliani to turn over his assets.
- What are the grounds cited by Giuliani's lawyers for their request to withdraw?
- The lawyers' motion to withdraw cites three provisions of the professional conduct code, including the client's insistence on actions the lawyer disagrees with, presenting unwarranted claims, and failing to cooperate. The exact reason for the request was redacted.
- What is the primary claim against Rudy Giuliani that led to the $146 million judgment?
- Giuliani is accused of repeatedly making false accusations of election fraud against Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, leading to a $146 million judgment against him. He has been ordered to turn over assets, but has reportedly moved many of them.
- What evidence indicates Giuliani may have been less than forthright regarding the location of his assets?
- Aaron Nathan, an attorney for Freeman and Moss, has accused Giuliani of playing games and delaying the asset turnover. Evidence suggests Giuliani moved a significant amount of property from his apartment to a storage facility, possibly without informing his lawyers.