Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt in $148 million defamation judgment case

Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt in $148 million defamation judgment case

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Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court for not properly responding to asset information requests following a $148 million defamation lawsuit by Georgia election workers. The lawsuit stemmed from false claims of ballot tampering in the 2020 election. Giuliani admitted in court to withholding information, citing overly broad requests. Lawyers for the election workers accuse him of willful defiance, noting he turned over some assets but not the necessary paperwork to monetize them.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the defamation lawsuit against Giuliani?

He failed to pay taxes.

He falsely accused election workers of tampering with ballots.

He was involved in a bribery scandal.

He leaked confidential information.

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30 sec • 1 pt

During the contempt hearing, what did Giuliani admit regarding the plaintiffs' requests?

He found them to be reasonable.

He believed they were a trap set by lawyers.

He considered them irrelevant.

He thought they were too simple.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the election workers' lawyers accuse Giuliani of displaying?

A lack of understanding.

A pattern of cooperation.

A consistent pattern of willful defiance.

A willingness to negotiate.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which assets did Giuliani fail to provide documentation for?

His art collection.

His watches, sports memorabilia, and money.

His stocks and bonds.

His New York apartment and Mercedes-Benz.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What did Giuliani turn over to the plaintiffs?

His bank statements.

His New York apartment and Mercedes-Benz.

His legal documents.

His tax returns.