Rudy Giuliani Transforms Contempt into a Winning Strategy: How He Makes It Work – Above the Law

Rudy Giuliani’s legal troubles seem to be escalating. Once you’re in the loop of court judgments, it’s easy to get carried away, something Giuliani has embraced. After a series of contempt findings from multiple courts, he recently skipped out on a crucial trial date.

This trial was about whether Giuliani could claim his Florida condo as his primary residence. He hopes to use this claim to protect the property from a $148 million judgment linked to his defamation of two Atlanta poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Giuliani accused them of election fraud, which led to harassment and threats against them from supporters of Donald Trump.

Since losing the case, Rudy has had a wild ride, claiming bankruptcy and adjusting his financial strategies. Initially, he identified his primary residence as New York, but discovered it might be smarter to switch to Florida, where laws can better shield a primary home from creditors. Today, he was supposed to argue this point in front of Judge Lewis Liman, but he never appeared in court.

Instead, he posted on social media from Mar-a-Lago while the trial was supposed to be underway. When the judge announced a delay due to Rudy’s absence, it left everyone puzzled about his priorities.

Later in the day, Giuliani claimed that he’d reached a resolution with the plaintiffs, suggesting it was all just a mix-up. He stated he was in talks and didn’t mean to miss the trial. However, evidence showed that the lawyers for Freeman and Moss were present, waiting for him to show up.

The parties involved later sent a joint letter to the judge, indicating they finally discussed settlement terms, but only after the trial was postponed. They aim to finalize the agreement by the end of February, but given the circumstances, it seems likely they could end up back in court once more.

The situation surrounding Giuliani offers a fascinating look at the chaotic world of legal battles and the strategic decisions that can take unexpected turns.