Rudy Giuliani Settles Defamation Case in Court

Rudy Giuliani failed to appear for a scheduled federal civil trial in Manhattan concerning his defamation case linked to false claims about Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss, following the 2020 election. He announced on social media that a resolution had been reached allowing him to retain his properties, while the court proceedings have been adjourned to finalize the tentative settlement. Giuliani was previously ordered to pay $148 million to the election workers and had been found in contempt of court for not complying with asset disclosure requests. The trial's outcome could determine whether he must forfeit his Florida condo and other valuables. Lawyers for the election workers argue that Giuliani has not fully disclosed his assets, including a luxury apartment and memorabilia. The proceedings have highlighted Giuliani's ongoing legal challenges and his claims of financial hardship amid these proceedings.