Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case, clearing way for collectors to pursue debts
A federal judge dismissed Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy protection case Friday, clearing the way for creditors to pursue foreclosures, repossessions and other efforts to collect debt from the former New York City mayor and Trump adviser.
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal Wednesday, after more than half a year of missing court deadlines amid allegations by lawyers for his creditors that he was evading questions about his finances.
He filed for bankruptcy protection after a federal jury in December held him liable for defaming two Georgia election workers, and awarded them $148 million in damages.
disbarred from practicing law in the state on July 2. A board in Washington, D.C., recommended in May that he be disbarred there as well.
Graham Kates
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