Rudy Giuliani, the disgraced former lawyer for Donald Trump, was ordered in December to pay almost $150 million to two individuals he falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election in favor of Joe Biden. He declared bankruptcy soon after, but that might not be enough for him get out of paying.
Hefty Sentence
On December 19, a judge ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers. He had falsely accused the mother and daughter of rigging the 2020 election by secretly adding extra ballots for Joe Biden.
Sneaky Trick
Two days later, Giuliani filed a petition in New York for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This is a standard method used to avoid paying hefty fines, and Giuliani’s might be too large to manage.
Unable to Pay
Giuliani has frequently complained of money woes lately. He’s spent years battling numerous lawsuits, ranging from the one filed by the two Georgia election workers to a $10 million case alleging sexual assault and harassment.
Dire Straits
In August, the former millionaire listed his $6.5 million apartment in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. It was in this apartment that Giuliani allegedly assaulted Noelle Dunphy, a former employee who is suing for the $10 million.
Liar Liar
Dunphy’s attorneys accuse Giuliani of repeatedly lying during the case. “Incredibly,” the lawyers wrote, “Giuliani asserts in a court filing that he never said things that he was recorded saying.”
Antisemitism
Giuliani allegedly made numerous antisemitic remarks. In one case, he said that “Jewish men have small co..ks because they can’t use them after they get married.”
Misogyny
The former mayor of New York also made numerous offensive comments towards Dunphy. “Come here, big t..ts,” he told his former employee. “Your t..ts belong to me. Give them to me.”
Bizarre Comments
Giuliani also allegedly said that Dunphy “reminded him of his daughter.” Despite the recordings, Giuliani’s team denied many of these allegations, dismissing them as false claims.
Legal Maze
According to Eric Chaffee, a legal expert, Giuliani’s many cases could cause the bankruptcy case to draw on for a while, perhaps even years. A court will likely wait for these matters to be resolved before closing Mr. Giuliani’s bankruptcy case. Even if it does not, a person can file personal bankruptcy multiple times,” Chaffee told Newsweek.
Possible Escape
“Bankruptcy in the United States is designed to give individuals a fresh start when they become overwhelmed by debt,” Chaffee explained. “No person could have reasonably believed that Mayor Rudy Giuliani would be able to pay such a high punitive amount,” Giuliani’s spokesperson said.
No Such Luck
However, “bankruptcy is also a mechanism for avoiding legal liability,” Chaffee cautioned. If Giuliani intentionally injured the reputation of the two Georgia election workers, he might be unable to escape paying them the massive fine.
Lengthy Process
If the two election workers want to see their money, however, they’ll have to fight for it in bankruptcy court. They and the other people seeking damages from Giuliani may be able to use some of the various exceptions to bankruptcy protection to get the money they are owed.
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