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Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is in court today facing contempt of court allegations. He is accused of disobeying court orders to surrender assets to satisfy a $146 million defamation judgment against him by former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.
Giuliani has repeatedly failed to turn over items, including a signed Joe DiMaggio jersey, a Reggie Jackson photo, and documents related to his Manhattan apartment. Despite surrendering a Mercedes-Benz convertible, he has yet to provide the title.
The hearing stems from Giuliani’s defamation of Freeman and Moss during his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Their lawsuit alleged that his false accusations led to job loss and racist death threats.
Freeman and Moss are seeking sanctions, including fines or imprisonment, for Giuliani’s disregard of court orders. Giuliani maintains that he has complied with the orders and will testify in his defense.
Additionally, Giuliani faces a separate contempt hearing in Washington, D.C., next week for allegedly violating a court order not to defame Freeman and Moss on his streaming show.