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Rudy Giuliani Erupts in Court Over Defamation Judgment

Rudy Giuliani expresses financial distress in court amid ongoing legal battles over a $148 million defamation judgment related to Georgia election workers.

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Updated: Nov 26th, 2024, 10:03 PM ET

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At a federal court hearing, Rudy Giuliani claimed he cannot meet a $148 million defamation judgment obligation, expressing financial distress and urging his innocence. Judge Lewis Liman admonished Giuliani for not complying with asset surrender orders, with a trial set for January 16. Despite his claims of insolvency, the judge noted Giuliani's history as a competent attorney and questioned his inability to secure necessary paperwork for assets. Giuliani's outbursts struck a stark contrast against prior expectations of judicial decorum during the proceedings.

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