Judge denies Rudy Giuliani’s request to postpone trial for Trump’s inauguration appearance

A federal judge has declined to postpone Rudy Giuliani’s trial over his assets handover to former Georgia election workers he defamed, rejecting Giuliani’s request for a delay to attend Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. The judge stated that Giuliani’s social calendar was not a valid reason for postponement. During the hearing, Giuliani claimed he could not pay his bills as his assets were tied up due to efforts by the women to collect on the defamation judgment against him. Giuliani has been slow in surrendering his assets, including a Mercedes-Benz and his New York City apartment. The trial will determine whether he must surrender his condo in Palm Beach, Florida, and his World Series rings. Giuliani is appealing the asset turnover order and defamation verdict. He has continued to falsely accuse the women of tampering with ballots, leading them to seek further penalties. Giuliani criticized the judge as a left-wing Democrat, despite his appointment by Trump. Giuliani stated that he does not regret defaming the women. The trial is set to take place four days before Trump’s inauguration. Giuliani’s lawyer argued he has a political right to attend the inauguration, while the judge emphasized the importance of complying with court orders.

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