Rudy Giuliani's Witness List Unsealed Before Trial

Rudy Giuliani's upcoming trial, set for January 16, 2025, will determine if he must surrender his Florida condominium to Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whom he defamed, resulting in a $148 million damages ruling. U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman ordered the unsealing of Giuliani's witness list, which he had previously filed under seal, highlighting ongoing legal troubles for the former New York City mayor. The list includes several associates, notably Monsignor Alan Placa, who has connections to the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandal, as well as Giuliani's alleged girlfriend Maria Ryan. Giuliani claims the condo is his permanent residence to protect it from debt collection, a claim contested by the plaintiffs. The trial will focus on whether Giuliani's assertions about his residency are truthful, as his credibility has been questioned during the discovery process. The case reflects the broader implications of Giuliani's legal challenges stemming from his actions during the 2020 election.