Judge Denies Giuliani’s Bid to Keep Witness List Confidential

Manhattan: So, Rudy Giuliani is gearing up for a trial in federal court. It’s all about whether he can keep his fancy Florida condo safe from being taken by election workers. They’re trying to collect on a huge $150 million defamation judgment against him.

This whole thing has turned into a real legal mess. There’s been a ton of back and forth in court, with Giuliani’s assets being scrutinized. The court wants to know if he’s following orders to hand over what he owes.

Now, Giuliani, who used to be Trump’s lawyer, tried to keep his list of witnesses under wraps. But the judge wasn’t having it. He pointed out that there was no reason for that list to be sealed.

The trial is set for January 16, and it’ll decide if Giuliani can claim his condo as a permanent home. He’s been saying it’s his main residence, but the women suing him argue it’s just a vacation spot.

Giuliani’s son, Andrew, is expected to show up and talk about some World Series rings his dad gave him. Rudy’s already handed over some of his stuff, like a classic Mercedes and his New York penthouse.

He’s got a few witnesses lined up, including a retired priest who’s been in the news for some serious scandals. Giuliani also wants to call some folks to talk about his move to Florida.

Things are looking pretty rough for him. He’s got a contempt hearing coming up too, where the judge will decide if he should face penalties for not following court orders.

This whole saga started after the 2020 election when Giuliani made some wild claims about election fraud. The women he defamed took him to court, and a jury hit him with that massive judgment.

After filing for bankruptcy, he’s now in a battle over his assets in different courtrooms. The judge is keeping a close eye on what Giuliani has to give up.

He’s also facing another contempt hearing in D.C. next month for allegedly ignoring court orders about making false statements. It’s a real whirlwind for him right now.