Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt for Failing to Turn Over Evidence in Defamation Case

Rudy Giuliani has more legal trouble stemming from his defamation case.

A federal judge held the former New York mayor in contempt on Monday, accusing him of failing to comply with court orders to turn over information to two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whom he defamed after the 2020 election. The pair is seeking $150 million in damages, adding to Giuliani’s growing list of legal challenges.

This ruling comes just weeks before Giuliani faces a trial over the ownership of a $3.5 million Palm Beach condo. He was accused of not responding to discovery requests from Freeman and Moss as they prepare for the trial. Judge Lewis Liman criticized Giuliani’s behavior, claiming his failure to comply was intentional, aimed at “running the clock” until the trial. “He has testified that he did not respond because he suspected the motives of the plaintiff’s counsel,” said the judge, dismissing Giuliani’s defense as “self-serving” and insufficient.

Giuliani has already begun transferring assets to Freeman and Moss, including luxury watches, furniture, and baseball memorabilia. However, not all transfers have been completed, such as the title to his 1980 convertible Mercedes. He also admitted to holding on to his grandfather’s pocket watch, which he plans to give to lawyers for safekeeping. Despite claims of missing items, including a signed Joe DiMaggio jersey, Giuliani’s legal troubles continue to mount as he faces contempt for failing to fulfill court orders.

This case adds more weight to Giuliani’s troubled legal journey, which shows no sign of slowing down.