Giuliani May Yet Testify in Bankruptcy Case as Judges Weighs Reversing Dismissal

Published on July 26, 2024

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani may have to take the stand in court to testify about the state of his finances as the judge in his bankruptcy case reconsiders his previous dismissal. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane of the Southern District of New York is overseeing the case against Mr. Giuliani, 80. The judge last month dismissed the case against him, ruling that it was in the best interests of those owed money by Mr. Giuliani after finding that the former lawyer had failed to meet obligations of financial transparency. However, in a July 24 order, the judge said he has been unable to file documents dismissing the case because the estimated $400,000 in administrative fees accumulated during litigation has not been paid. Mr. Giuliani’s lawyers have said their client can’t pay the fees....