A federal judge on Monday held Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over information to two former Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 presidential election, as they continue to try to collect $150 million in damages.
A contempt charge is anywhere from a slap on the wrist to a fine to being remanded to custody on the spot. (Baliff!) It’s very much up to the judges discretion, but it never bodes well for present and future dealings with that judge.
Being held in contempt is supposed to have fairly serious consequences, right?
Why do I have a feeling this will no longer mean what it used to mean?
A contempt charge is anywhere from a slap on the wrist to a fine to being remanded to custody on the spot. (Baliff!) It’s very much up to the judges discretion, but it never bodes well for present and future dealings with that judge.