A Manhattan federal judge has rejected a request to delay Rudy Giuliani’s trial, setting the stage for the controversial showdown over whether the former New York City mayor will have to part with his Florida condo and World Series rings to cover a $148 million defamation judgment. The trial, scheduled for January 16, will examine whether Giuliani must surrender assets to pay for the damages caused by false claims he made against two Georgia poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, during the 2020 election.
Giuliani NY Trial : Giuliani’s Legal Troubles Mount
During a contentious hearing on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman firmly rejected Giuliani’s new lawyer, Joseph Cammarata’s, request to postpone the trial until mid-February. The judge noted that Giuliani had ample notice of the proceedings and had already received several extensions in the past.
“Defendant has already sought and received multiple extensions,” Judge Liman stated, emphasizing that the trial had been set in October. Despite Giuliani’s objections, the judge ruled that the case would move forward as scheduled.
Courtroom Drama as Giuliani Fights Back
The trial will delve into whether Giuliani’s Florida condo and up to four New York Yankees World Series rings can be seized to satisfy the judgment. The court also will decide whether Giuliani’s son, Andrew, has a legitimate claim to the rings. Giuliani’s new legal team insists the case should be delayed due to the “bombardment” of ongoing legal battles against him, but Judge Liman disagreed, pushing for a swift resolution.
