Things Get Worse For Giuliani

A Manhattan judge has issued a summons for Rudy Giuliani to appear in court on January 3 to answer claims that he should be held in contempt for failing to meet a court order to turn over assets to two Georgia poll workers. These workers, who were wrongfully accused by Giuliani during the 2020 election cycle, won a $146 million defamation lawsuit against him. Despite the legal ruling, Giuliani has repeatedly ignored requests to pay damages or hand over assets, prompting the latest legal action.

Judge Lewis J. Liman signed the order for Giuliani’s appearance and warned him that further misconduct could result in severe consequences. This follows an earlier court session in November where Giuliani, who was disbarred for his conduct, interrupted Judge Liman as part of a defense against accusations that he had intentionally delayed transferring his property. The court has set January 16 as the date for a trial to determine the fate of Giuliani’s Florida home, as well as other valuable assets, including sports memorabilia and a luxury car.

Giuliani’s legal troubles stem from his baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. He publicly accused two Georgia poll workers of election tampering, which led to them receiving death threats from his supporters. The defamation suit brought by the workers has proven successful, but Giuliani, claiming political persecution, has struggled to comply with the court’s rulings.

In an attempt to raise funds for his legal battles and daily living expenses, Giuliani launched a GoFundMe campaign, stating that his finances have been drained by legal fees and the government’s seizure of his assets. “I can’t even buy food,” he wrote, portraying himself as the victim of a political witch hunt. For many conservatives, Giuliani’s ongoing legal battles are seen as part of a broader attack on those who fought for election integrity, but the costs for his actions are becoming increasingly apparent.