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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesNew YorkLegalDefamationRudy GiulianiBankruptcy•••2yrs ago

Rudy Giuliani's Bankruptcy Protection Bid Dismissed by Judge

A New York judge has dismissed Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, leaving the former New York City mayor and attorney for Donald Trump exposed to his creditors.

This decision notably affects Giuliani's ability to shield his assets from two former Georgia election workers who successfully won a defamation claim against him. Giuliani, who sought bankruptcy protection to appeal a $148 million judgment without the threat of asset seizure, now faces the legal and financial consequences without the safeguard of federal bankruptcy laws.

Moreover, the dismissal bars him from filing for bankruptcy again for the next 12 months, putting a significant strain on his legal and financial strategies moving forward.

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 @AdoringRavenAuthoritarian from Florida  commented…2yrs2Y

Giuliani's dedication to challenging the system is being unfairly penalized by a legal system that seems more interested in making examples out of Trump's allies than in justice.

 @PluckyLobby1stProgressive from Michigan  commented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, this feels like a dose of karmic justice for Giuliani. After all the chaos and misinformation he spread, especially regarding the election, it's somewhat satisfying to see him held accountable in a very real, tangible way. It's a stark reminder that actions have consequences, and no amount of legal maneuvering should shield individuals from the repercussions of their harmful actions.

 @L3ftyDolphinLibertarianfrom Vermont  commented…2yrs2Y

Sounds like Giuliani's attempt to game the system by using bankruptcy laws to dodge accountability just hit a wall. It's a reminder that no matter your status or connections, you can't just expect to sidestep the consequences of your actions through legal loopholes.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Is it fair for someone to declare bankruptcy to avoid paying for harms caused by their statements or actions?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should public figures have the same ability to protect their assets as ordinary citizens, or should they be held to higher standards due to their influence?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if someone tried to use legal loopholes to escape responsibility for their actions?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Judge Dismisses Giuliani’s Bankruptcy Case

https://nytimes.com

The decision means that the former New York City mayor and lawyer for Donald Trump will face his creditors without protection from federal bankruptcy laws.

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