(VitalNews.org) – The ongoing legal saga involving Rudy Giuliani reached a critical point as he was found in contempt in a defamation case involving $148 million.
Giuliani, once praised as “America’s Mayor,” now faces serious allegations of defaming two Georgia election workers by accusing them of election meddling.
Giuliani’s contempt citation came after he failed to comply with court orders to produce critical documentation.
Giuliani allegedly engaged in a “consistent pattern of willful defiance” of court orders.
Giuliani, who testified remotely from his Palm Beach, Florida, condo, found himself under scrutiny as he tried to justify withholding certain documents.
He argued that the demands for documentation were overly broad and made it “impossible to function in an official way” about 30% to 40% of the time.
Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed these claims, stating that “the fact that he is a busy person and relied on others is not an excuse.”
Despite Giuliani’s claims, critics of the former mayor say that the evidence against him suggests a clear effort to evade compliance.
Giuliani conceded during testimony that he withheld materials because he believed the requests were a “trap” set by the plaintiffs’ lawyers.
Since then, he has surrendered some property, including a Mercedes-Benz and his Manhattan apartment.
However, he has failed to provide the necessary paperwork to monetize these assets.
Arguments over whether Giuliani’s Palm Beach condo should be considered his primary residence add to the case’s complexity.
The election workers’ attorney urged the court to rule that it is not, potentially paving the way for getting it seized.
Giuliani’s attorney argued that such a move would be like a civil “death penalty” by deciding the fate of the property before a mid-January trial.
Giuliani has stated he remains confident in an appeal, saying that the judgment will be “reversed so quickly, it will make your head spin.”
Still, the stakes remain incredibly high after Judge Beryl Howell ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million immediately over concerns that he could hide assets.
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