In a late-night announcement, Donald Trump pardoned members of his 2020 campaign legal team, including Rudy Giuliani, for their involvement in a scheme to alter election results. This pardon encompassed individuals who participated in the “fake elector” plot, which aimed to overturn the election outcome. The announcement came amid a government shutdown and included key figures like Mark Meadows, but notably excluded Trump himself. Despite lawsuits alleging widespread voter fraud, the campaign failed to provide definitive proof to support these claims, ultimately leading to significant legal and reputational consequences for key figures like Giuliani.
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In a recent move, a Justice Department official announced that former U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned several of his allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, who were accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This “full, complete, and unconditional” pardon, detailed in a signed proclamation, also included conservative lawyers and individuals involved in submitting false certificates. The pardons, explicitly excluding Trump himself, underscore his ongoing attempts to reinterpret the election results, a move that follows similar pardons for those charged in the January 6th riot. This action, described as a step towards “national reconciliation,” targeted individuals facing state charges, while Trump himself had an indictment abandoned due to his victory over Kamala Harris.
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In a recent proclamation, President Donald Trump pardoned numerous political allies, including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Mark Meadows, for their involvement in alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. According to the document, the pardons are described as a step toward national reconciliation and cover a range of individuals, including co-defendants charged in Georgia. The pardons are only applicable to federal charges and do not extend to state or local charges, nor do they apply to Trump himself. Additionally, clemency was granted to a retired police officer convicted of stalking for the Chinese government and former baseball star Darryl Strawberry for a tax evasion charge.
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Rudy Giuliani has reached a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems in its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit, with both parties agreeing to dismiss the suit permanently. The terms of the settlement remain confidential, but the lawsuit stemmed from Giuliani’s false claims about Dominion’s role in rigging the 2020 election. The former New York City mayor faced legal challenges after leading former President Donald Trump’s efforts to discredit the election results. This settlement follows other significant agreements Dominion has reached with Fox News and Newsmax, and further compounds a series of legal and financial difficulties Giuliani has faced.
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple broken bones after a car crash in New Hampshire on Saturday night. His spokesperson reported injuries including fractured vertebrae, lacerations, and injuries to his arm and leg. Prior to the crash, Giuliani assisted a domestic violence victim, contacting 911. The spokesperson clarified that the crash was not a targeted attack.
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President Trump recently appointed several individuals to an advisory council within the Department of Homeland Security. The council, initially established in 2002, is intended to provide independent advice on homeland security operations. Notable appointments include right-wing commentator Mark Levin, former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, and former campaign advisor Corey Lewandowski. The council will be chaired by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and is set to hold its first meeting early next month.
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Rudy Giuliani’s absence from his own civil trial in New York is raising eyebrows, and prompting a flurry of speculation about his motives. The sheer audacity of his no-show is striking; one might expect even a less-than-stellar lawyer to show up for their own defense, but Giuliani’s actions seem to suggest a disregard for the legal process, possibly fueled by a misplaced belief that he’s somehow above the law.
The lack of a default judgment is perplexing to many. Why the seemingly lenient approach from the court? Is there a deliberate effort to avoid a swift resolution, perhaps in an attempt to maintain a semblance of order within a system facing criticism for its perceived inconsistencies?… Continue reading
A federal judge recently held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for repeatedly making false claims about election workers. This decision highlights a frustrating pattern where powerful individuals seem to face significantly lighter consequences than ordinary citizens for similar offenses. The judge’s action, while a step towards accountability, is only one small piece of a larger puzzle concerning the unequal application of justice.
The outrage surrounding this case stems from a perceived double standard. Many feel that if an average person made the same false statements, they would face far more severe repercussions, possibly even immediate jail time. The notion that wealth and influence can shield someone from the full weight of the law fuels widespread cynicism about the judicial system.… Continue reading
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.
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Federal Judge Lewis Liman held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to comply with orders to provide information to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers he defamed. Giuliani’s noncompliance, deemed willful by the judge, involved delaying the transfer of assets, including a Mercedes and numerous valuables, despite prior court orders. These sanctions come amidst ongoing efforts by Freeman and Moss to collect a $150 million judgement against Giuliani. The judge’s ruling limits Giuliani’s defense arguments, potentially impacting his upcoming trial to retain ownership of his Florida condo.
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