Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court for defaming Georgia election workers

A judge found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court Friday for continuing to tell “fabricated lies” about two Georgia election workers he baselessly claimed committed election fraud in 2020.

Federal Judge Beryl Howell sided with lawyers for Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman that Giuliani violated the judge’s “unambiguous” prior ruling barring the former New York City mayor from continuing to defame the two women, according to The Hill.

Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman won a hefty settlement after a court found Giuliani defamed the pair. AP

Howell chided Giuliani – once regarded as “America’s Mayor” – for using his fame to tarnish the duo with “fabricated lies.”

The judge said Giuliani was the “most famous person in this courtroom” with a “respected public service history.”

“I really hoped we were done,” the judge said.

A judge said that Giuliani’s claims amounted to contempt of court. AP

Ted Goodman, Giuliani’s political advisor, claimed Giuliani wasn’t able to sufficiently defend himself in the original defamation suit.

“This contempt ruling is designed to prevent Mayor Giuliani from exercising his constitutional rights,” Goodman said.