Giuliani Faces Court Over Defamation Judgment, Defiant Despite Trump’s Absence
Rudy Giuliani is facing a court hearing in New York City after failing to surrender his assets as part of a $148 million defamation judgment against him. The court ordered Giuliani to surrender possessions including his Manhattan apartment, a Mercedes, and various valuables, but lawyers for the plaintiffs discovered his apartment had been emptied weeks prior to the deadline. Giuliani’s legal team has argued unsuccessfully against surrendering his assets while appealing the judgment and claims the plaintiffs are engaging in intimidation tactics. The judge has rejected these claims and ordered Giuliani to appear in court to explain his actions.