Rudy Giuliani Chapter 11 Case Dismissed: Impact and Consequences

Well, that didn’t take long. It’s official: Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case was dismissed. To be honest, it did take a long time. Giuliani got away with things in his bankruptcy case that you and I never could.

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Giuliani had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy because of the defamation lawsuit he lost that was filed by two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. Their lawsuit ended with a $148 million judgment in their favor.

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Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane from the Southern District of New York was brutal in his ruling, saying, “Mr. Giuliani has failed to provide an accurate and complete picture of his financial affairs in the six months that this case has been pending.”

Judge Lane continued, “The lack of financial transparency is particularly troubling given concerns that Mr. Giuliani has engaged in self-dealing and that he has potential conflicts of interest that would hamper the administration of his bankruptcy case.”

What Happens Now with Rudy Giuliani and His Creditors?

With Giuliani’s case dismissed, Freeman and Moss can collect upon the judgment. This means that as creditors, they have the right to pursue collection actions, whether by placing liens on Giuliani’s assets, levying bank accounts, or garnishing any future wages.

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However, in what no doubt is part of Giuliani’s strategy, he will appeal the $148 million judgment to buy more time. Let me guess what happens during this process: Giuliani will dissipate assets, an accusation made by Freeman and Moss’s lawyers through the bankruptcy case. Of course, creditors can seek relief by getting a court order preventing that.

What’s Next for Rudy Giuliani?

Umm… good question. Giuliani was disbarred, so he’s no longer able to practice law. He was promoting a coffee company from Miami that is also in bankruptcy. He even lost his radio show because he spoke about fraud in the 2020 Presidential elections, which he was not supposed to do. So, how he will earn income is yet to be seen. But I’m sure his net worth is declining fast. Maybe he should do an on-street cameo where he says, “Hawk Tuah.” I hear that pays well these days.

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Updated on March 28, 2025.