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Despite Bankruptcy, Rudy Giuliani Seems To Be Spending Lavishly On Long-Shot Legal Maneuvers

Giuliani faces multiple legal challenges despite bankruptcy

His approach to lawyering draws criticism [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani takes longtime NYC home off the market despite mounting legal bills

Giuliani takes NYC apartment off the market after seven months

Reasons for Giuliani keeping the property undisclosed [ more ]

New York Post

Hunter Biden's 'truly bizarre' claims against Giuliani should be tossed: court docs

Hunter Biden's lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani should be dismissed

Giuliani's lawyer argues that the laptop didn't belong to Hunter Biden [ more ]

Queerty

Rudy Giuliani blames one man for all his legal woes... but it's not himself

Rudy Giuliani blames Joe Biden for his career downfall and declares himself a victim of Biden's desire to destroy him.

Giuliani faces bankruptcy, a defamation case, a criminal trial, and a suspended law license. His assertion that Biden is responsible for his downfall is met with ridicule. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani's creditors may join forces to collect following bankruptcy bid

Rudy Giuliani may face a group of creditors who plan to join forces and monitor his spending if they succeed in forming an unsecured creditors committee.

The list of creditors includes Hunter Biden, Noelle Dunphy, and various law firms who have sued Giuliani for defamation, sexual assault, and unpaid bills. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani, once America's mayor,' had a very bad year | Lloyd Green

Rudy Giuliani is facing financial ruin and criminal prosecution in 2023.

Giuliani's reputation as a crime-busting prosecutor and contender for the Republican presidential nomination has changed drastically. [ more ]

Benzinga

Rudy Giuliani Regrets Not Filing For NYC Pension, Former New York Mayor Bankrupt After $148M Ruling

Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy after being found liable for defamation against two Georgia election workers.

Giuliani could have been in better financial shape if he had filed for a government pension after leaving office. [ more ]

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The Gaps in David Weiss' Belated Indictment of Alexander Smirnov - emptywheel

The informant behind an FD-1023 used to justify the investigation into Hunter and Joe Biden has been indicted for false statement and obstruction.

The indictment alleges that the informant lied about his meetings with Burisma and what Burisma officials told him. [ more ]

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In Rudy Giuliani Affidavit, SDNY Hung Up the Perfect Phone Call - emptywheel

The April 21, 2021 warrant affidavit for the search of Rudy Giuliani's premises did not mention the Trump-Zelenskyy phone call, even though previous affidavits targeting Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman did.

The reference to the phone call is important evidence in the affidavit targeting Rudy Giuliani as it shows that Giuliani lobbied Trump to fire Yovanovitch multiple times. [ more ]

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Intelligencer

Rudy Giuliani's Most Eye-Popping Claims From His Bankruptcy Hearing

Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers.

Giuliani's actual net worth is unclear, as he claims to have a monthly net income of $2,308 but creditors are skeptical. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani Claims Trump Campaign Owes Him $2 Million

Rudy Giuliani claims that Trump's 2020 campaign owes him $2 million in legal fees.

Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages to election workers he defamed. [ more ]

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One Idiot at a Time!' Joe Scarborough Brutally Mocks Trump, Giuliani, and Fox News Over Defamation Payouts

Joe Scarborough criticizes the trend of defamation among conservative personalities

He highlights examples such as Alex Jones, Rudy Giuliani, and Donald Trump [ more ]

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Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with DC Bar Association despite felony indictments

Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with the District of Columbia Bar Association despite facing felony indictments

The bar's rules state that committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on a lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness can be considered professional misconduct [ more ]

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Morning Docket: 01.26.24

Rudy Giuliani raises $1 million for legal defense

SEC decides SPACs cannot avoid regulation [ more ]

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It Was Sexual Assault, Not Rape': Giuliani Offers Unhelpful Defense of Trump

Rudy Giuliani criticized the $83.3 million verdict in Donald Trump's defamation trial and offered a weak defense of his former client.

The jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $7.3 million for emotional harm, $11 million in reputational repair, and $65 million in punitive damages. [ more ]

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He Always Had a Piece of This in Him': Maggie Haberman Says She's Not Surprised' by Giuliani's Antics During Defamation Trial

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has always had a tendency to be defiant and never admit he was wrong, according to CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman.

Giuliani's actions following the defamation trial verdict are not surprising to Haberman, who says he is echoing his former client, Donald Trump. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Why Rudy Giuliani Lost So Big

Shame is society's most powerful enforcement mechanism against misconduct.

The defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani ended with a $148 million damage verdict.

The legal proceedings arising from Trump's assault on the 2020 election make the federal courthouse a hub of political accountability. [ more ]

Intelligencer

The Women Rudy Giuliani Tried to Destroy

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial in Washington, D.C. is a public spectacle due to his notoriety and descent into a caricature.

The trial involves election workers seeking compensation for reputational harm caused by Giuliani spreading lies about them. [ more ]

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CNN Legal Analyst Spells Out Just How Bad Rudy Giuliani's Trial Tactics Have Been

CNN legal analyst criticizes Rudy Giuliani's legal strategy as the 'single worst ever devised'

Giuliani's strategy of repeating baseless claims in the defamation trial may result in a massive verdict [ more ]

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Attorney: Giuliani made it dangerous' for Ga. election workers

Giuliani spread conspiracy theories about two former Georgia election workers, treating them as expendable and not human beings.

Freeman and Moss are seeking $24 million each in reputational damages as well as punitive and emotional damages in the case. [ more ]

New York Post

Bankrupt ex-Mayor Rudy Giuliani regrets not having a NYC pension

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani regrets not applying for a government pension after leaving office.

Giuliani could have been eligible for $26,000 in annual pension payments after turning 62. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani's Scott Brady Interview Doesn't Appear in His Warrant Affidavit - emptywheel

The April 21, 2021 warrant targeting Rudy Giuliani does not mention Giuliani's January 29, 2020 interview with the Pittsburgh US Attorney's office.

The affidavit sources Giuliani's own claims about his activities from various articles, interviews, and tweets. [ more ]

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Letters: Mishandling police

Alameda mishandling city's problem cops

Climate change means Florida has no future

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'Wow!': John Oliver Stunned By 'Pathetic' Rudy Giuliani Moment

John Oliver criticizes Rudy Giuliani for his baseless claims and defamation against Georgia election workers.

Oliver mocks Giuliani for trying to cling to his past accomplishments as he faces the consequences of his actions. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150 million in damages

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150 million in defamation damages to Georgia election workers

Giuliani claims trial was unfair and denies responsibility for the threats made against the women [ more ]

The Washington Times

Giuliani jokingly asks Newsmax host for money after bank-busting verdict in defamation case

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia election workers.

Giuliani criticized the court ruling and accused the District of Columbia court of being fascist. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani Hits Newsmax Host With A Wild Defamation Case Ask On Live TV

Rudy Giuliani asked for financial assistance from Newsmax host Greg Kelly after being ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers.

Giuliani referred to the D.C. court as 'fascist' and criticized U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell. [ more ]

The Washington Times

Jury awards Georgia election workers $148 million in damages over Rudy Giuliani's 2020 vote lies

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers for defamation.

The jury's verdict is significantly higher than what the plaintiffs had requested. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani's Attorney Compares Him To 'Flat-Earther'

Rudy Giuliani's own attorney compared him to a fanatical flat-earther who will never stop believing the 2020 election lie.

The civil case was brought by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers, who are asking for upwards of $43 million in damages. [ more ]

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Legal Experts Explain How Rudy Giuliani's Latest Financial Blow Could Play Out

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election.

Declaring bankruptcy will not protect Giuliani from paying the judgment, as bankruptcy law protections do not apply to intentional harm. [ more ]

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They Wanted Me To RAT' On Trump! Rudy Makes Wild Claim Defamation Lawyers Really Worked For Biden

Rudy Giuliani claims lawyers in his defamation case were working for President Biden and trying to get him to turn on Trump.

Giuliani plans to appeal the $148 million judgment and criticizes the court for being biased against Trump. [ more ]

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SNL brutally mocks Rudy Giuliani after $148m defamation verdict

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million for defamation against election workers

SNL mocks Giuliani's financial situation and reputation [ more ]

The New Yorker

Watching Rudy Giuliani Self-Destruct at a Defamation Trial in Washington

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $150 million in defamation damages to two election workers he defamed.

Giuliani's lawyer suggested he 'hasn't been so great lately'. [ more ]

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Jury Awards Election Workers Defamed By Rudy Giuliani $148 Million

A Washington, D.C., jury has awarded $148 million to Georgia election workers defamed by Rudy Giuliani for their activities during the 2020 election.

The women endured harassment, threats, and had to change their identities due to the defamation. [ more ]

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Elie Honig, Jake Tapper Stunned By Giuliani's Statements

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two election workers in Georgia.

CNN's Jake Tapper and legal analyst Elie Honig expressed disbelief at Giuliani's conduct during the trial. [ more ]

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How Are You Gonna Collect?' Joy Reid Lists Giuliani's Massive Financial Woes and Asks Plaintiffs' Lawyer How They're Going to Get Paid

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit filed against him by two election workers in Georgia.

The plaintiffs' attorney is planning to use enforcement measures such as liens and garnishments to collect the awarded sum. [ more ]

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The Single Worst Legal Strategy Ever Devised by a Human Mind': Elie Honig Aghast at Giuliani's Tactics in Defamation Case

Rudy Giuliani is expected to face massive damages in a defamation case brought against him by Georgia election workers.

Giuliani's decision not to testify in the case is seen as a smart move to avoid further damaging himself. [ more ]

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Opinion | Behold, MAGA Man

An election worker in Georgia testified how Rudy Giuliani's false claims of voter fraud caused her life to be turned upside down

Giuliani has been found liable and ordered to pay $148 million in damages to the election worker and her daughter [ more ]

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Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 million to Georgia Election Workers Over 2020 Election Lies

Two former Georgia election workers were awarded $148 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani.

The women described becoming the target of racist threats and harassment due to false conspiracy theories spread by Giuliani. [ more ]

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Maggie Haberman: Trump And Giuliani In The Finding Out Phase

Former President Trump and Rudy Giuliani may be facing accountability and may be deterred from spreading disinformation in the future.

The $148 million judgment against Giuliani for defaming election workers has broader implications regarding disinformation and election lies within the Republican Party. [ more ]

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Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia poll workers

A jury awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani.

The women were targeted with false conspiracy theories pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans after the 2020 election. [ more ]

Washington Post

What to know about the $148M defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation case.

The jury ruled that Giuliani falsely accused two women of tampering with election results in Georgia. [ more ]

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Trump's ex-lawyer Giuliani told to pay $148m for defaming election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148m in damages to two former election workers he defamed with false claims about the 2020 presidential election.

Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Shaye Moss testified that Giuliani's false claims made them the target of racist and sexist threats. [ more ]

Washington Post

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million for false 2020 election claims

Rudy Giuliani plans to appeal the $148 million judgment against him in a defamation suit from two Georgia election workers.

A federal jury ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million to the workers for defamation, asserting that he exposed them to abuse and trauma by promoting false claims about the 2020 election. [ more ]

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Jury orders Giuliani to pay $148 million in defamation case DW 12/15/2023

Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers by falsely claiming they helped rig the 2020 election against Trump.

Giuliani plans to appeal the verdict and believes the 'absurd' fine will help his chances. [ more ]

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Jury awards $148 million in damages to Georgia election workers over Rudy Giuliani's 2020 vote lies

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers in a defamation lawsuit.

Giuliani falsely accused the women of ballot fraud, which led to racist threats and harassment. [ more ]

Boston.com

Jury awards $148M to Georgia election workers over Giuliani's 2020 vote lies

Former Georgia election workers awarded $148 million in damages in defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani

Giuliani found liable for falsely accusing women of ballot fraud [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148.1m in damages for lies about election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a jury to pay $148.1m to two election workers in Atlanta for spreading lies about them

The verdict is significant in seeking accountability for those who tried to overturn the 2020 election [ more ]

New York Post

Rudy Giuliani's net worth upended if $148M election defamation case stands

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani may face financial ruin if he fails to appeal a defamation suit in which he was ordered to pay $148 million to two election workers.

Giuliani's attorney argued that the damages sought by the plaintiffs would be the "civil equivalent of the death penalty." [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $148 million to former Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers.

The damages awarded were for defamation and harm to their reputations. [ more ]

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Giuliani is ordered to pay $148 million to Georgia election workers he defamed

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million to two former Georgia election workers for spreading lies about them

The workers testified that the lies spread by Giuliani and Trump turned their lives upside down [ more ]

Axios

Rudy Giuliani faces $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia election workers.

The decision adds to Giuliani's mounting legal fees and financial troubles. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Jury orders Giuliani to pay election workers $148 million for lies

A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation.

The women were targeted with racist threats and harassment after Giuliani spread false conspiracy theories about them in 2020. [ more ]

Washington Post

Giuliani trial live updates: Jury deliberations continue in defamation case

A federal jury in Washington is deliberating on the damages Rudy Giuliani must pay to two Georgia election workers

The workers sued Giuliani for falsely accusing them of helping to steal the 2020 presidential election [ more ]

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The Best of Late Night This Week

Late night hosts discuss a federal grand jury charging Hunter Biden with tax evasion, Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial, and Taylor Swift's birthday.

Stephen Colbert jokes about Congress using distractions to hide their incompetence. [ more ]

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Lawyer for Election Workers Says Damages From Giuliani Should Send a Message

Former Georgia election workers seek $24 million each from Rudy Giuliani for spreading defamatory lies about them.

The jury is being asked to determine the damages Giuliani should pay. [ more ]

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Jury Mulling Damages Ex-NYC Mayor Giuliani Owes To Poll Workers

Rudy Giuliani is facing a defamation case brought by two Georgia poll workers

The poll workers are seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages [ more ]

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