Rudy Giuliani Held in Contempt for Violating Defamation Agreement

Federal judges in D.C. and New York find Giuliani in contempt over ongoing defamation of Georgia election workers and failure to comply with court orders.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt for violating an agreement to stop making false claims about Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
Giuliani's recent statements on his podcast were deemed defamatory, with the judge criticizing his continued spread of falsehoods despite a $146 million judgment against him.
The plaintiffs' attorney proposed a $20,000 fine per future violation, targeting Giuliani's exempt assets such as retirement accounts and a Florida property.
In a separate New York case, Giuliani was also found in contempt for failing to comply with orders to turn over assets, including ownership documents and personal property like a signed Joe DiMaggio jersey.
Giuliani faces additional legal challenges over his Florida condo, where he filed a contested homestead claim in defiance of a court order, further delaying asset collection efforts.