He will do whatever it takes.
Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney for the Trump campaign, has filed for bankruptcy following a federal judge’s order to pay almost $150 million to two former Georgia election workers he defamed. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, submitted in New York, outlines Giuliani’s substantial debts from various lawsuits, unpaid taxes, and legal fees.
This action comes after a federal judge ruled that Giuliani must immediately compensate Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and Ruby Freeman for unfounded accusations regarding their involvement in election fraud. Giuliani, former New York mayor, had expressed disbelief at the defamation award and anticipated its overturn on appeal.
In his bankruptcy declaration, Giuliani cited “lawsuits” as his primary form of debt, reporting liabilities ranging from $100,000,001 to $500 million. His reported assets stand between $1,000,001 and $10 million. Additionally, Giuliani disclosed owing nearly a million dollars in taxes for 2021 and 2022, comprising over $720,000 to the IRS and around $265,000 to New York State. Outstanding legal fees accounted for nearly $400,000.
Despite the conclusion of the defamation trial where Giuliani was instructed to pay $148 million (later adjusted to $146 million), repercussions persist. Giuliani had accused Moss and Freeman of mishandling ballots in Georgia in 2020, a claim debunked by District Judge Beryl Howell. She mandated Giuliani to promptly fulfill the jury’s award, considering his previous noncompliance with court orders for payment.
Moreover, even after the defamation verdict, Giuliani continued making contentious statements about the women, prompting a new lawsuit against him. Moss and Freeman allege persistent defamation and harassment, coupled with emotional distress, and are seeking legal recourse.
Throughout this tumultuous legal saga, Giuliani’s finances and the fallout from his statements have brought forth intricate legal maneuvers, underscoring the complexities of defamation cases in a highly publicized arena.
