Giuliani Faces Jail in Election Defamation Case

Rudy Giuliani, former NYC Mayor and Trump attorney, was found in contempt of court by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell for continuing to defame Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, despite a prior $148 million defamation judgment against him. This marks the second contempt finding for Giuliani within a week, with Judge Howell warning of potential jail time if he does not cease his defamatory statements and comply with court orders to acknowledge evidence refuting his claims. Giuliani's persistent false allegations that Freeman and Moss manipulated the 2020 election results have resulted in severe harassment and threats against the women. Despite agreements to stop his claims, Giuliani has continued to make public statements repeating the baseless accusations. He has criticized the judge and legal system, claiming his rights are being violated. Giuliani's ongoing legal troubles include financial penalties and the potential seizure of his assets due to his inability to pay the damages awarded to the election workers.