Rudy Giuliani Held in Contempt for Failing to Comply in $148 Million Defamation Case

A federal judge found Giuliani in contempt after he failed to turn over assets and documents to two Georgia election workers he defamed in the 2020 election aftermath.

Judge Lewis Liman ruled that Giuliani willfully violated court orders by not providing requested evidence and assets related to the defamation judgment against him.
The $148 million judgment stems from Giuliani's false claims that election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss tampered with ballots during the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani failed to turn over key assets, including a Florida condominium, a Joe DiMaggio-signed jersey, and financial records, citing logistical challenges and other legal obligations.
The court excluded Giuliani from presenting certain evidence in upcoming proceedings and may impose further sanctions, though Freeman and Moss have not requested jail time.
Additional legal battles await Giuliani, including a January 16 trial over his Florida condo and a separate January 10 contempt hearing in Washington, D.C., for allegedly continuing defamatory claims.