Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

[CharlieH]

 

Rudy Giuliani, a longtime associate of former President Donald Trump, has filed for bankruptcy just days after he was ordered to pay $148m (£116m) in a defamation case.

He was ordered to pay the sum after a judge found he defamed two Georgia election workers over false claims they tampered with votes in 2020.

The filing shows he owes millions of dollars in legal fees and unpaid taxes.

A spokesman said the move should "be a surprise to no-one".

In a statement, the spokesman for Mr Giuliani, Ted Goodman, said "no person could have reasonably believed that [Mr Giuliani] would be able to pay such a high punitive amount".

He added that Thursday's bankruptcy filing in New York would give Mr Giuliani the "opportunity and time to pursue an appeal, while providing transparency for his finances under the supervision of the bankruptcy court".

 

Mr Giuliani, 79, said earlier this year that he was having financial difficulties because of his increasing legal fees and expenses.

Last week, an eight-person jury ordered him to pay $20m to Georgia poll workers Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea "Shaye" Moss.

The pair said Mr Giuliani's false claim that they tampered with votes had a traumatising impact on their lives. Ms Freeman said she would "always have to be careful" because of lingering fears she might be recognised publicly.

Ms Freedom and Ms Moss were also awarded more than $16m each for emotional distress. Another payment of $75m in punitive damages was ordered to be split between them.

Addressing reporters outside the court after he was ordered to pay the sum, Mr Giuliani said: "I don't regret a damn thing."

On Wednesday, a judge ordered him to start paying the two women immediately and expressed concern he might not comply with the judgement.

 

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[LosLobo]

Evidently Guiliani is half a billion ($500M) in debt and will likely spend the rest of his life in jail, what a sad ending for America's Mayor.

The Kool-Aid is certainly effective in suppressing the cognitive critical thinking process.

 

Trump's other 'fixer' Michael Cohen was somewhat 'lucky' when rescued by Mueller's Russia investigation.

 

Everything Trump touches dies.

 

Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148M judgment in defamation case - The Washington Post (archive.md)

 

 

[ozimoron]

Who would work for Trump if he wins next time? I hope Guliani spends the rest of his life in jail. It might extend his life the way he drinks.

[Tug]

Kerswoosh and down the toilet all in the service of their orange demigod oh well Rudy of all people should have known better 

[Prubangboy]

His New York apartment is very seizable. Florida has homesteading laws, but they can put a lien on it if he tries to sell (the IRS already has one). If forensic accounting finds hidden wealth, the tax authorities will be suing him next.

 

They didn't even come close to overturning the election and the world blew up -and keeps blowing up- in their dumb Trump Trash faces.

 

Sweet.

[spidermike007]

This crazed, unhinged, sad weasel of a man is trying to avoid taking responsibility for his actions, his path of destruction, and his fake narratives. He deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison. Instead, he will try to figure out a way to shield his $50 million fortune, with ugly American bankruptcy rules and loopholes.

 

From America's mayor to a disgrace of a bumbling, alcoholic fool. Talk about a fall from grace. Be very careful who you associate yourself with. And always remember, "TRUTH IS TRUTH". No matter how hard you try to deny it.

 

 

Edited December 22, 2023 by spidermike007

[klauskunkel]

6 hours ago, CharlieH said:

the spokesman for Mr Giuliani, Ted Goodman, said "no person could have reasonably believed that [Mr Giuliani] would be able to pay such a high punitive amount".

Well Mr Spokesman, are you getting paid?

[Cory1848]

5 hours ago, ozimoron said:

Who would work for Trump if he wins next time? I hope Guliani spends the rest of his life in jail. It might extend his life the way he drinks.

Right! Last I checked, they don’t serve alcohol to prison inmates. He may initially need some medical attention to help him through detox ...

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5 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

His New York apartment is very seizable. Florida has homesteading laws, but they can put a lien on it if he tries to sell (the IRS already has one). If forensic accounting finds hidden wealth, the tax authorities will be suing him next.

 

They didn't even come close to overturning the election and the world blew up -and keeps blowing up- in their dumb Trump Trash faces.

 

Sweet.

Homesteading laws would only apply to property in Florida. Does Giuliani have a residence there?

[EastBayRay]

148 million is a joke. Why do courts see fit to award such massive payments is beyond me

[PETERTHEEATER]

He was a Mayor of New York but when was he Mayor of America? How can there be such an appointment?

[Thingamabob]

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

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1 minute ago, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

Because there was no such thing as huge amounts of money being awarded in court cases before Biden? Ya really want to go with that?

[candide]

20 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

 

Since when is Biden in charge of deciding the amount of fines?

Edited December 22, 2023 by candide

[candide]

32 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

148 million is a joke. Why do courts see fit to award such massive payments is beyond me

Massive deterrence

[HappyExpat57]

40 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

148 million is a joke. Why do courts see fit to award such massive payments is beyond me

This is meant to deter other idiots (orange jeezuz comes to mind) from doing the same thing.

[charleskerins]

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

Open your eyes -what does Biden have to with a jury trial?    Biden is the one that tried to overthow a legally elected government ?  WTF are you babbling about?     Do you even know what a banana republic is? 

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1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

Are large awards from juries a feature of banana republics?

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

The award is compensatory and punitive as determined by a jury in reaction to Trump's MAGA cool aid pushed by Giuliani against innocent two poll workers and their families. And no sooner than it was announced, Giuliani immediately defamed the plaintiffs in public again. Now being sued again. What is ridiculous is this man's behavior. 

[soalbundy]

4 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

Why Biden? It's an American thing, it's one of the reasons for overpriced medical care, litigation fears cause the hospitals insurance policies to cost a fortune. You can get millions for being scalded by hot coffee in America.

[metisdead]

A troll post with an off topic music video and replies contravening our Community Standards have been removed.

[ozimoron]

4 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

148 million is a joke. Why do courts see fit to award such massive payments is beyond me

 

He totally ruined 2 people's lives.

[billd766]

4 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

Typical GOP/Republican/Trump response.

 

If you can't find anybody else to blame, you can always blame President Biden.

[billd766]

He could always ask his BFF, Donald Trump to help out with a few million $.

 

 

 

Edited December 22, 2023 by metisdead
Trolling image removed.

[BKKKevin]

He is in Donald Trumps thoughts & prayers… 

[BusyB]

45 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:

He is in Donald Trumps thoughts & prayers… 

 

I doubt it.

 

It's interesting really. Just about every person who has come close to Trump in one way or another has been totally ruined by the experience. That applies especially to friends, political allies and government officials, business partners. Giuliani (and by extension the two women he bullied, tyrannized and terrorized  out of their homes and lives) being just the latest example.

 

It's out there for everyone to see. Yet apparently tens of millions of Americans want to give him a second chance at ruining the entire country completely.

Edited December 22, 2023 by BusyB

[Stargeezr]

Well no matter what this Lawyer is charged with, it looks like he will not be as rich in the future.

Maybe Trump will fund him some of the money for his loyalty, ha ha ha.

[BusyB]

3 hours ago, Stargeezr said:

Well no matter what this Lawyer is charged with, it looks like he will not be as rich in the future.

Maybe Trump will fund him some of the money for his loyalty, ha ha ha.

 

Doubtful. Another character hallmark of Trump is that he rarely if ever pays his bills unless absolutely forced to.

[placnx]

On 12/22/2023 at 3:16 PM, EastBayRay said:

148 million is a joke. Why do courts see fit to award such massive payments is beyond me

To deter similar behavior of Trumpers in the next election.

[Georgealbert]

On 12/22/2023 at 3:28 PM, Thingamabob said:

Ridiculous to award such huge amounts of money. Under Biden the USA is looking more and more like a third world banana republic. 

555555, so you have no idea how the justice system works.

 

Compare with your hero, Trump, wanting 500 million from Cohen, for telling the truth, but you think that was justified.

 

Open your eyes, and you may start seeing reality, rather than thinking everyone other than Trump is lying, and the whole world is out to get him.

 

Rudy was part of the conspiracy, he lied for his narcissist leader and is paying the price.

 

Trump lost, those that tried to overthrow it, and deny it, are paying the price.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/06/donald-trump-drops-michael-cohen-lawsuit