Rudolph W. Giuliani's case dismissed for failing to meet court requirements

A federal judge terminated Rudolph W. Giuliani's bankruptcy case on the 15th of October, 2022, releasing him from the obligations and safeguards of bankruptcy court. The dismissal was due to the former New York mayor's non-compliance with nearly all of the court's stipulations as stated in the Chapter 11 code.

Rudolph W. Giuliani, who previously served as the personal attorney to former President Donald J. Trump, filed for bankruptcy protection in December. This action came after he was instructed by a federal jury in Washington to compensate two Georgia election workers with $148 million for defamation following the 2020 election. The overall debt accumulated by Mr. Giuliani amounts to approximately $153 million, owed to 20 individuals and businesses.

Bankruptcy Process

Under the Chapter 11 code, the bankruptcy filing shielded Mr. Giuliani from potential asset claims by creditors and legal actions against him. However, it necessitated the disclosure of his assets and business specifics, which Mr. Giuliani consistently failed to provide.

In the words of Sean H. Lane, the bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of New York overseeing the case, the dismissal was justified due to Mr. Giuliani's persistent non-compliance with reporting obligations and the requisite financial transparency of a debtor in possession.