Rudy Giuliani Faces Contempt Hearing Over $148M Defamation Judgment

The former Trump attorney is accused of withholding assets and evidence owed to two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election.

Rudy Giuliani testified in a Manhattan federal court hearing to determine if he should be held in contempt for failing to comply with court orders related to a $148 million defamation judgment.
The case stems from Giuliani's false claims against Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whom he accused of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani has been accused of failing to turn over key assets, including sports memorabilia, luxury items, and property, with lawyers for Freeman and Moss alleging a pattern of noncompliance.
The former New York City mayor defended his actions, claiming he had complied to the best of his ability and described some asset requests as overly broad and abusive.
If found in contempt, Giuliani could face fines or jail time, as civil contempt penalties cannot be pardoned by President-elect Donald Trump when he takes office.