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Rudy Giuliani's Defamatory Comments Lead to Second Contempt Finding

Washington, USASat Jan 11 2025
Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is in trouble again. A federal judge found him in contempt of court for the second time this week. This time, it's about his defamatory comments against two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. Just a few days ago, another judge held him in contempt for not handing over financial info. Giuliani's lawyer tried to argue that he'd been good for a few months and that he didn't mean any harm. But the judge wasn't buying it. She reminded Giuliani that he has a big audience and his words carry weight. Giuliani even complained about the judge before the hearing started, saying she was biased. This is all part of a bigger lawsuit where Giuliani was found liable for defaming Freeman and Moss. A jury awarded them a lot of money, which is now being appealed. Earlier this week, another judge in New York also found him in contempt for not sharing info about his assets. One of those assets? A signed New York Yankees jersey that Giuliani says has gone missing.

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    Is Judge Howell's ruling part of a coordinated effort to suppress Giuliani's 'truth' about the 2020 election?
    Is Giuliani's missing Yankees jersey part of a larger conspiracy to hide valuable assets?
    How does the legal system balance a public figure's right to free speech with the protection of individuals from defamation?

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