Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and ally of Donald Trump, appeared in a Manhattan court after missing a deadline to surrender assets tied to a $148 million defamation judgment.
Giuliani has been accused of failing to comply with the court's order to turn over his possessions, which are part of the settlement in a defamation lawsuit. He described the case as a form of 'political persecution' and has been combative in his defense. The court denied his legal team's request to delay the hearing or hold it remotely.
The case continues as Giuliani appeals the judgment.
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Looks like Giuliani is finally being held accountable for spreading lies—definitely overdue!
This is just another example of the system trying to take down anyone who stands up against the establishment.
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Combative Giuliani appears in court after missed deadline to surrender assets
NEW YORK (AP) — A combative Rudy Giuliani said a civil ... to turn over his belongings while he appeals the judgment. Liman also denied a request from Giuliani’s legal team to postpone Thursday’s court appearance to next week or hold it by phone ...
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