Rudolph W. Giuliani facing contempt of court for failing to deliver assets to poll workers
Rudolph W. Giuliani could be found in contempt of court for failing to deliver assets worth $11 million to two poll workers he defamed after the 2020 presidential election. He faces penalties, including jail time.
Key Points
- Giuliani could face steep penalties, including jail time if found in contempt of court
- He was ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia poll workers he defamed
- Giuliani claims to have largely complied with the handover request, but the plaintiffs have not received all the property
- Deadlines for the handover of assets have been repeatedly missed
- Giuliani faces similar contempt charges in a Washington, D.C. court for making false claims about the poll workers