Former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, appeared in court regarding a $146 million defamation judgment against him. Giuliani complained about financial difficulties and lack of compliance with court orders to surrender assets. He has reportedly not complied with orders to turn over assets including a luxury car and apartment keys. Despite surrendering some assets, such as luxury watches, Giuliani has not fully complied with the court’s orders. A trial is scheduled to determine if he must surrender his Florida home and World Series rings, which he claims were given to his son as gifts. Giuliani’s new attorney asked for a trial delay due to Trump’s inauguration events, but the judge refused, warning of sanctions or potential incarceration if Giuliani does not comply. Giuliani accused the judge of being politically biased and expressed no regrets for defaming the former Georgia election workers, Freeman and Moss, stating that he regretted the “persecution” he has faced. The defamation claims led to threats against Freeman and Moss, who were cleared of wrongdoing by state officials. Giuliani’s outburst in court, refusal to fully comply with court orders, and accusations of political bias against the judge have created further complications in the ongoing legal proceedings.
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