Judge rips Giuliani lawyer for ex-mayor’s absence at Georgia poll worker pre-trial hearing

Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday failed to appear at a hearing ahead of his defamation trial, resulting in  his lawyer receiving a tongue-lashing from the Washington, D.C. federal judge overseeing the case. 

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell harshly questioned lawyer Joseph Sibley over Giuliani’s unexpected absence and whether they were ready for the trial set for next week, which will determine how much money Giuliani owes two Georgia poll workers for defaming them after the 2020 election. 

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