Giuliani's Lawyers Move to Withdraw Amid Dispute

Rudy Giuliani's legal team, consisting of Kenneth Caruso and David Labkowski, has moved to withdraw from his high-profile defamation case due to 'fundamental disagreements' over his legal strategies and failure to comply with court orders. Giuliani owes nearly $150 million to Georgia poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whom he defamed by falsely claiming they tampered with the 2020 election results. The lawyers cited New York rules allowing withdrawal when a client insists on actions that lack legal support or cooperation, amid ongoing court sanctions against Giuliani for not disclosing his assets. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman has warned Giuliani of potential contempt sanctions, raising the specter of incarceration if he continues to flout court orders. As Giuliani's legal troubles mount, it remains uncertain who will represent him if the motion to withdraw is granted. Meanwhile, Giuliani's spokesperson claims he was unaware of the lawyers' decision to recuse themselves.