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November 16, 2024 at 12:09 AM

Giuliani turns over Mercedes, watches to poll workers he defamed

After months of legal wrangling, Rudy Giuliani turned over his car, several watches, a ring, and financial assets to two Georgia election workers he defamed.
November 16, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani leaves the New York Federal Courthouse on Nov. 7, 2024, in New York.
November 9, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Poll workers defamed by Giuliani can pursue World Series rings: Judge

Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss laid claim to the rings as part of their $148 million defamation judgment.
November 9, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Former Donald Trump lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani sits as Judge Lewis Liman presides in U.S. Federal court after Giuliani appeared on failing to surrender valuables to Georgia election workers he was found to have defamed, in Manhattan in New York, Nov. 7, 2024, in this courtroom sketch.
November 7, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Federal judge threatens Giuliani with contempt over defamation case

The former New York mayor has been ordered to pay Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss $148 million.
November 7, 2024 at 10:46 PM
VIDEO: Federal judge threatens Giuliani with contempt over defamation case
November 7, 2024 at 10:34 PM

Judge says Giuliani faces contempt if he doesn't turn over property to poll workers

A judge has raised the possibility of holding Rudy Giuliani in contempt if he fails to turn over property to two Georgia poll workers he defamed after the 2020 election.
November 7, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani leaves the New York Federal Courthouse on November 7, 2024, in New York City.
November 7, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Attorney says Giuliani 'secreted away' his property from poll workers he defamed

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to appear in court to explain why he allegedly "secreted away" his property from poll workers who won a $148 million judgment against him.
November 7, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Rudy Giuliani speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York.
November 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Giuliani to appear in court after missing deadline to surrender assets

Rudy Giuliani entered a New York City courthouse Thursday to explain to a federal judge why he hasn't surrendered his valuables as part of a $148 million defamation judgment.
November 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: Giuliani to appear in court after missing deadline to surrender assets
1 month ago

Rudy Giuliani disparages Palestinians at Trump's MSG rally

“The Palestinians are taught to kill us at 2 years old," Giuliani said at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
1 month ago
 “The Palestinians are taught to kill us at 2 years old," Giuliani said at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
1 month ago

Giuliani must turn over luxury items, apartment to cover judgment in poll worker case

Rudy Giuliani must turn over luxury items and shares of his New York City co-op apartment to help cover what he owes two Georgia poll workers he defamed, a judge ruled.
1 month ago
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attends a remembrance ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terror attack on the World Trade Center at Ground Zero, in New York City on Sept. 11, 2024.
1 month ago

Rudy Giuliani ordered to transfer all personal property to 2 Georgia election workers

A judge ruled that Giuliani has seven days to turn over luxury items and shares of his New York City co-op apartment to cover much of what he owes to the two poll workers he defamed in 2020.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani ordered to transfer all personal property to 2 Georgia election workers
1 month ago

Giuliani must turn over luxury items and apartment to poll workers

Rudy Giuliai must turn over luxury items and shares of his New York City co-op apartment to help cover what he owes two Georgia poll workers he defamed, a judge ruled.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Giuliani must turn over luxury items and apartment to poll workers
2 months ago

Giuliani permanently disbarred from practicing law in District of Columbia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been permanently disbarred from practicing law in the District of Columbia, over his efforts related to the 2020 election.
2 months ago
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attends the 9/11 Memorial ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York.
4 months ago

Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case

Giuliani filed for bankruptcy to protect his assets from damages awarded to two Georgia election workers in a defamation case in December.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case
4 months ago

Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, allowing collection of damages

A federal bankruptcy court judge has dismissed Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case, saying it is “in the best interests of creditors.”
4 months ago
Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York, attends a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, Sept. 11, 2022.
5 months ago

Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case appears likely to be dismissed by judge

A judge said Wednesday he is leaning toward dismissing Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case after two former Georgia election workers Giuliani defamed agreed to the move.
5 months ago
Rudy Giuliani, the former personal lawyer for former President Donald Trump, speaks with reporters after a verdict was reached in his defamation jury trial in Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2023.
5 months ago

Rudy Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' statements on 2020 election

The ruling is a consequence of Giuliani's "demonstrably false and misleading statements to courts, lawmakers, and the public," the decision said.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' statements on 2020 election
5 months ago

Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' 2020 election efforts

Rudy Giuliani’s association with former President Donald Trump has cost him his law license.
5 months ago
Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York, attends a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, Sept. 11, 2022.
6 months ago

Giuliani agrees to cease election fraud accusations against Freeman, Moss

Giuliani agrees to cease election fraud accusations against Freeman, Moss
6 months ago
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani departs the U.S. District Courthouse after he was ordered to pay $148 million in his defamation case in Washington, Dec. 15, 2023.
6 months ago

Judge threatens to mute Giuliani during arraignment in fake electors case

The charges include fraud, forgery and conspiracy.
6 months ago
Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Washington, Dec. 15, 2023.
6 months ago

Rudy Giuliani served with indictment after 80th birthday party

Rudy Giuliani was served Friday night with notice of his indictment related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Arizona.
6 months ago
Former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Washington, Dec. 15, 2023.
7 months ago

Rudy Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148M defamation judgment in election workers case

Rudy Giuliani has lost his bid to dismiss the $148 million defamation judgment against him from late last year by two former Georgia election workers.
7 months ago
Rudy Giuliani speaks to reporters after Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump spoke at a primary election night party in Nashua, N.H., Jan. 23, 2024.
1 year ago

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after losing defamation suit

ABC News’ Brian Buckmire discusses what’s next for Rudy Giuliani after he filed for bankruptcy.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after losing defamation suit
1 year ago

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy

The former New York City Mayor filed a day after a judge ordered him to start paying the $148 million judgment in his defamation case.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
1 year ago

Georgia election workers sue Giuliani again seeking to prevent further defamation

After their $148 million judgment against Rudy Giuliani, former election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss have again sued him to bar him from further defaming them.
1 year ago
Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani talks to reporters as he leaves after his defamation trial in Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2023.
1 year ago

Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150 million to former election workers

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani vowed to appeal after a jury awarded two Georgia election workers $148 million dollars in their defamation lawsuit.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150 million to former election workers
1 year ago

Defamed election workers win case against Giuliani

ABC News' Trevor Ault spoke with ABC News' legal contributor Brian Buckmire about Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial verdict, ordering him to pay nearly $150 million in damages to election workers.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Defamed election workers win case against Giuliani
1 year ago

Rudy Giuliani to pay nearly $150 million for defamation

Former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss have been rewarded by the jury against Rudy Giuliani for defamatory statements in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani to pay nearly $150 million for defamation
1 year ago

Rudy Giuliani found guilty in defamation case

ABC News' Terry Moran breaks down the former mayor being ordered to pay nearly $150 million to defendants Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani found guilty in defamation case
1 year ago

Giuliani ordered to pay damages in Georgia election defamation case

A jury ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss nearly $150 million for targeting them with defamatory statements after the 2020 election.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Giuliani ordered to pay damages in Georgia election defamation case
1 year ago

Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss deliver remarks after jury reaches verdict

The jury ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss nearly $150 million for defaming them over the 2020 election.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss deliver remarks after jury reaches verdict
1 year ago

Jury deliberates in Rudy Guiliani defamation case

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders is outside the court where a jury is deliberating in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Jury deliberates in Rudy Guiliani defamation case
1 year ago

Jury resumes deliberations in defamation case against Rudy Giuliani

The judge has already found Giuliani liable for defaming Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Jury resumes deliberations in defamation case against Rudy Giuliani
1 year ago

Jury deliberating defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani

Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are seeking up to $43 million in damages and ABC News' Katherine Faulders is outside the courthouse awaiting the ruling.
1 year ago
VIDEO - Jury deliberating defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani
1 year ago

Jury begins deliberations in Giuliani defamation trial

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders has the latest as the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani goes to the jury for deliberations.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Jury begins deliberations in Giuliani defamation trial
1 year ago

Rudy Giuliani won’t testify in defamation trial

Rudy Giuliani's attorney said the former New York City mayor will not testify in his defamation trial, after the two Georgia election workers suing him rested their case.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani won’t testify in defamation trial
1 year ago

Emotional testimony in defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani

Shaye Moss took the stand and described how Giuliani’s accusations made her fear for her life and the well-being of her family.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Emotional testimony in defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani
1 year ago

Giuliani back in court in defamation case

Rudy Giuliani, who has already been found liable for defaming Shay Moss and Ruby Freeman, claims his statements are protected by the Constitution.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Giuliani back in court in defamation case
1 year ago

Murdoch said Trump, Giuliani were 'increasingly mad' after election, documents show

Fox Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch privately bashed Donald Trump and his attorney, Rudy Giuliani, following the 2020 election, according to newly released court records.
1 year ago
In this Oct. 30, 2018 file photo, Rupert Murdoch introduces Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the Herman Kahn Award Gala, in New York.
1 year ago

Rudy Giuliani sued by former employee for alleged sexual assault and harassment

A former associate is suing Rudy Giuliani for sexual assault and harassment, wage theft and other misconduct.
1 year ago
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference in Miami in July 2021.
1 year ago

DC Bar panel recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred over 2020 election efforts

The D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility has recommended that Rudy Giuliani be disbarred in the District of Columbia for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
1 year ago
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for former President Donald Trump during challenges to the 2020 election results, exits U.S. District Court after attending a hearing in a defamation suit related to the 2020 election results that has been brought against Giuliani by two Georgia election workers, at the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., May 19, 2023.
1 year ago

Giuliani won't contest claims he made 'false' statements about election workers

Donald Trump's former attorney Rudy Giuliani won't contest that he made "false" statements about two Georgia election workers in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
1 year ago
Former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman, left, and her daughter Shaye Moss appear on the ABC News program Impact x Nightline, Nov. 3, 2022.
1 year ago

'Perfect irony': Giuliani faces RICO charge like the one he popularized as prosecutor

Decades ago, as a U.S. attorney, Rudy Giuliani revolutionized the use of RICO laws to fight crime -- but now he finds himself on the other side of his legal legacy.
1 year ago
Attorney Rudolph Giuliani speaks to reporters at a news conference in New York City, Dec. 13, 1984.
1 year ago

Giuliani sanctioned by judge in defamation case brought by 2 Georgia election workers

A judge has awarded a default judgment to Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss as part of their civil defamation suit against Rudy Giuliani.
1 year ago
Rudy Giuliani speaks outside the Fulton County jail, Aug. 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
1 year ago

In Georgia, Meadows requests emergency stay as Giuliani seeks to sever his case

Mark Meadows has filed an emergency motion asking a judge to stay his order rejecting Meadows' request to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court.
1 year ago
Former White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows speaks during a forum on House and GOP Conference rules for the 118th Congress in Washington, Nov. 14, 2022.
1 year ago

Judge sets trial date to decide how much Giuliani owes 2 election workers in damages

A judge has ordered a Dec. 11 trial date to determine what damages Rudy Giuliani will have to pay two former Georgia election workers he was found liable for defaming.
1 year ago
In this Aug. 17, 2023, file photo, Rudy Giuliani walks into the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, honoring his subpoena to testify before the 23-person special grand jury aiding in the Fulton County district attorney's investigation.
1 year ago

Rudy Giuliani sued by his lawyers for $1.4M

Rudy Giuliani owes nearly $1.4 million to the law firm that defended him, the firm, Davidoff Butcher & Citron LLP, said in a lawsuit filed in New York on Monday.
1 year ago
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media after leaving the Fulton County jail on August 23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Giuliani is one of 19, including former President Donald Trump, facing felony charges in the indictment related to tampering with the 2020 election in Georgia who have been ordered to turn themselves in by August 25. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
1 year ago

Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani in latest 'laptop' salvo

Hunter Biden has sued Rudy Giuliani, accusing the former Trump attorney of computer fraud for his role in obtaining the contents of a laptop purportedly belonging to him.
1 year ago
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs federal court in Wilmington, Del., July 26, 2023.
1 year ago

Giuliani to lose 2nd attorney in Georgia, leaving him without local legal team

A second lawyer for Rudy Giuliani is seeking to depart his legal team in Georgia, sources tell ABC News, which would appear to leave him without any local lawyers there.
1 year ago
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media after leaving the Fulton County jail on August 23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Giuliani is one of 19, including former President Donald Trump, facing felony charges in the indictment related to tampering with the 2020 election in Georgia who have been ordered to turn themselves in by August 25. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
1 year ago

2 Georgia election workers to seek millions from Giuliani at defamation trial

Former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss will seek $15.5 million to $43 million from Rudy Giuliani at a defamation trial slated to begin next month.
1 year ago
Former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman, left, and her daughter Shaye Moss appear on the ABC News program Impact x Nightline, Nov. 3, 2022.
1 year ago

Giuliani's financial woes could compound as he faces mounting legal exposure

Once known as "America's mayor," Rudy Giuliani now faces a deluge of lawsuits that have left him experiencing what his attorney calls "financial difficulties."
1 year ago
Rudy Giuliani, personal lawyer of President Donald Trump, looks on during an appearance before the Michigan House Oversight Committee in Lansing, Michigan, Dec. 2, 2020.
1 year ago

Georgia election workers' defamation suit against Giuliani goes to trial

The defamation trial of Rudy Giuliani, accused of targeting Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss following the 2020 election, begins Monday.
1 year ago
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani attends a ceremony in New York City, Sept. 11, 2023.