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Giuliani's Request for Extension Denied in Georgia Election Case

Judge Scott McAfee rejects Giuliani's bid for more time, citing lack of clarity on what discovery still needs to be reviewed.

Overview

  • Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court denied Rudy Giuliani's request to extend the deadline for motions in the Georgia election interference case.
  • Giuliani, along with 18 others including former President Donald Trump, was indicted for allegedly interfering in the 2020 election.
  • Giuliani's request for extension was denied as he failed to articulate what discovery still needed to be reviewed.
  • Four defendants in the case have already pleaded guilty, while Giuliani and Trump have pleaded not guilty.
  • Giuliani faces other legal challenges, including a $148 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit and a $10 million lawsuit for alleged harassment.