Election lies - Trump ally Giuliani loses license to practice law
The US state of New York revokes the law license of long-time Trump associate Rudy Giuliani. In his capacity as Trump's lawyer, the 80-year-old Giuliani made "demonstrably false and misleading statements in courts, legislative bodies and before the public" regarding alleged stolen ballots in the US presidential election 2020, according to a New York appellate court in its decision.
"These false statements were made to unlawfully bolster the claim of the plaintiff that his candidate had been denied the victory in the US Presidential Election 2020 due to widespread voter fraud," the ruling further stated. The misconduct cannot be overstated. Giuliani exploited his prominent position for lies.
From Hero to Punchline
The numerous conspiracy theories had already had serious consequences for Giuliani. In the states of Arizona and Georgia, proceedings are pending.
Two election workers must pay him 148 million dollars for defamation. Giuliani falsely claimed after the election that workers like them had thrown away ballots for Trump and counted fake ballots for the Democrat Joe Biden. According to the judgment, he filed for bankruptcy.
The new judgment marks another decline for the former mayor of New York (1994-2001). Giuliani was considered a national hero after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 due to his crisis management for many people.
In the service of Trump, Giuliani was lately becoming a target of ridicule and jokes due to his erratic and often perceived as laughable public appearances.
Controversial is also his role on January 6, 2021: Before the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters, Giuliani heated up the mood at a rally.
- The revocation of Rudy Giuliani's lawyer's license in New York is a consequence of his false statements regarding the US Presidential Election 2020, which were deemed unlawful and detrimental to justice.
- As the lawyer for former President Trump, Giuliani's misconduct during the elections, including making false claims about alleged voter fraud, contributed to the loss of his license in the state of New York.
- The widespread accusations of crime against Giuliani, including defamation, stem from his unfounded claims about election workers in states like Arizona and Georgia, which ultimately led to legal consequences.
- The US - Election 2020 served as a turning point in Giuliani's career, with his once revered position as a hero following the September 11 attacks gradually being overshadowed by controversies and false statements made during the election process.
