Judge Rules Rudy Guiliani Can Not Used Bankruptcy To Avoid Paying $148 Million Judgement in Election Fraud Lawsuit
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Date: February 24, 2024 03:29PM
On Friday, New York City-based bankruptcy restructuring-focused attorney Rachel C. Strickland filed an adversary case to determine dischargeability of debt in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court. The complaint is technically separate from, but intrinsically related to, Giuliani’s preexisting case on the docket there.
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, Giuliani spread false allegations against Freeman and Moss — saying the pair engaged in fraud and had “cheated” Peach State voters. A defamation lawsuit ensued, and a default judgment was issued in their favor after Giuliani essentially ignored the lawsuit and engaged in what the court termed a “willful shirking of his discovery obligations.” A trial was held to determine compensatory and punitive damages. Jurors issued their verdict, and the court entered a final judgment order on Dec. 18.