Giuliani ordered to appear in court over asset relinquishment

SUMMARY

A Manhattan judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to appear in court on January 3, 2025, following claims that he should be held in contempt for not turning over his assets to two Georgia poll workers who won a $146 million defamation lawsuit against him. Giuliani, who has faced numerous legal battles, has maintained that he is being unfairly targeted as part of a broader political persecution effort. He has claimed that the lawsuit, along with the demands for asset transfer, are attempts to silence him for his involvement in challenging the 2020 election results. Giuliani has argued that his financial difficulties are a result of these legal and political attacks, which have left him struggling to meet his living expenses. To raise funds for his legal defense, he created a GoFundMe page, citing his need for financial support. Despite his challenges, Giuliani remains resolute, asserting that he is a victim of politically motivated actions aimed at undermining his career and reputation.