Giuliani Held in Contempt for Defamation Case Non-Compliance
Judge Lewis J. Liman held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to comply with orders to provide information related to a $148 million defamation judgment. Giuliani’s insufficient disclosure of assets, including incomplete lists of doctors and other service providers, led the judge to exclude certain testimony and draw inferences from the missing evidence. This non-compliance stemmed from Giuliani’s claims that requests were overly broad and a “trap,” a justification the judge rejected. The ruling impacts a trial concerning Giuliani’s Florida condominium, with sanctions potentially impacting his ability to retain the property.
John Q. Hosedrinker