Rudy Giuluani Can Appeal His $148 Million Defamation Verdict, But Not With His Money!!

Included in the maelstrom of Georgia DA Fani Willis venom, and oft forgotten, Rudy Giuluani also got caught up with 19 others which included Trump over the GA election.

The indictment is related to their efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.

While we may concern ourselves with Fani’s love life, Rudy went on to manage to snag a defamation verdict for remarks he made concerning a couple of election workers. But not any defamation, this is Fani’s GA, and for his remarks it cost him the pretty penny of $148 Million buckeroos. Knocked down from the original $246 Million award.

It’s easy to forget the other poor souls as Trump and Fani grab the headlines. I had thought Rudy had pretty much dead ended, and memories of his last public appearances were not stellar. But I have caught him on Steve Bannon’s War Room program and the old guy still has much of his “A” game. Which brings me to this story.

The following day after the defamation verdict, Rudy filed for bankruptcy. 

A refresher, August 15, 2023 

Screams the headline:

A look at the 19 people charged in the Georgia indictment connected to Trump election scheme

ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump and 18 other associates were charged Monday in Georgia as part of a sweeping indictment alleging they schemed to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss and stop the peaceful transition of power.

The indictment, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, follows an investigation that lasted more than two years and marks the fourth criminal case brought against the former president.

Those charged in Monday’s indictment face a slew of charges, including racketeering, violating the oath of a public officer, forgery, false statements and other offenses. Prosecutors say they must all surrender to authorities by Aug. 25.

Now we learn Rudy can appeal the defamation verdict.

Now back to Rudy. And there are buts:

The Epoch Time Headline: 

Bankruptcy Judge Allows Rudy Giuliani to Appeal $148 Million Defamation Verdict

Well isn’t that swell. Let’s look at the small print.

“The judge specified that the legal fees must not be paid from Mr. Giuliani’s current assets.” Well, that sure reminds me of my post yesterday and  Attorney Turley’s remarks.

‘Fire Sale’ – Turley Talks About the Poison Pill the Judge Inserted in Trump Ruling

“It looks like you’re trying to appeal a court order to take your home, but you have to sell your home to appeal the order,” 

In Rudy’s case, there is no house to sell. So how does he appeal?

A New York bankruptcy judge has allowed Rudy Giuliani to appeal a $148 million defamation verdict so long as he uses pre-approved donors for legal expenses.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane, in his order on Tuesday, specified that such fees and expenses must not be paid from Mr. Giuliani’s current assets.

Rudy deserves better.

So goes the swamp today.