"Giuliani's Defamation Trial: Repeated False Claims and Potential Damages"
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has expressed concern that Rudy Giuliani may have defamed two Georgia election workers again with his public statements outside a Washington, D.C., federal courthouse during his civil trial for defamation. Giuliani's attorney acknowledged the contradiction between Giuliani's out-of-court comments and his contrite arguments in court. The judge suggested that Giuliani's comments could support another defamation claim, while his attorney cited his age and health concerns. Howell expressed worry about Giuliani's ability to follow court instructions when he testifies.