On Tuesday, the New York state Supreme Court disbarred former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for his involvement in Donald Trump’s election interference efforts in 2020. This decision, which is effective immediately, deals a significant blow to Giuliani as he continues to face backlash for spreading misinformation about the 2020 election. In addition to losing his law license, which is expected to have nationwide implications, Giuliani is also dealing with bankruptcy after accruing $150 million in debt for defaming two election workers. Furthermore, he is facing multiple lawsuits and criminal charges.
The court emphasized the severity of Giuliani’s actions, stating, “The seriousness of (Giuliani’s) misconduct cannot be overstated.” The court criticized Giuliani for repeatedly making false statements to various entities about the 2020 Presidential election and undermining the country’s electoral process. According to the court, Giuliani not only violated ethical standards in the legal profession but also contributed to the national divisiveness following the election.
Giuliani, who was previously suspended from practicing law, was known for his efforts to overturn the election results in key battleground states. In response to the disbarment, Giuliani expressed no surprise and condemned the decision, calling the system corrupt. A spokesperson for Giuliani also denounced the ruling and announced plans to appeal the decision.
Giuliani played a crucial role in various attempts by Trump to overturn the election results, including promoting fake electors and spreading baseless claims of voter fraud. He is facing charges in Georgia for RICO violations and other felonies related to election subversion efforts. Additionally, Giuliani is an unindicted co-conspirator in Trump’s federal election subversion case.
Despite the charges against him, Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to all allegations. The story continues to develop, with additional details being added to the case.
