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Rudy Giuliani still defaming election workers even after he was ordered to pay $148M judgment: lawyers

Rudy Giuliani allegedly continues defaming Georgia election workers, violating a court injunction, prompting their legal team to seek contempt charges against him.

Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to adequately comply with evidence requests in a defamation case involving Georgia election workers.

Giuliani found in contempt of court over response to defamation judgment

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to comply with asset disclosure requests in a defamation case.,

Ex-New York Mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court

Giuliani faces contempt of court for failing to disclose assets required to pay a $148 million penalty to defamed Georgia election workers.

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court due to repeated false claims against a Syrian refugee.

Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged

Tommy Robinson faces jail for allegedly breaching a High Court order regarding defamatory statements against a Syrian refugee.
New legal action follows claims Robinson aired a film at a protest, violating a prior court injunction.

Rudy Giuliani still defaming election workers even after he was ordered to pay $148M judgment: lawyers

Rudy Giuliani allegedly continues defaming Georgia election workers, violating a court injunction, prompting their legal team to seek contempt charges against him.

Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to adequately comply with evidence requests in a defamation case involving Georgia election workers.

Giuliani found in contempt of court over response to defamation judgment

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to comply with asset disclosure requests in a defamation case.,

Ex-New York Mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court

Giuliani faces contempt of court for failing to disclose assets required to pay a $148 million penalty to defamed Georgia election workers.

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court due to repeated false claims against a Syrian refugee.

Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged

Tommy Robinson faces jail for allegedly breaching a High Court order regarding defamatory statements against a Syrian refugee.
New legal action follows claims Robinson aired a film at a protest, violating a prior court injunction.
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#defamation-lawsuit

Rudy Giuliani Is Held in Contempt of Court in Defamation Case

Rudolph W. Giuliani was held in contempt for not cooperating with a court order to surrender $11 million in personal assets.

Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court

Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets owed to election workers he defamed, worsening his legal troubles.

Rudy Giuliani Is Held in Contempt of Court in Defamation Case

Rudolph W. Giuliani was held in contempt for not cooperating with a court order to surrender $11 million in personal assets.

Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court

Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets owed to election workers he defamed, worsening his legal troubles.
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#rudy-giuliani

Rudy Giuliani Doxxes A Priest

Rudy Giuliani's litigation strategy shows blatant non-compliance with court orders, leading to contempt proceedings and significant legal repercussions.

Giuliani is fighting civil contempt penalties sought by two GA election workers. If he loses, Trump can't pardon him.

Rudy Giuliani faces potential contempt charges in a defamation case, risking fines or jail time without Trump’s intervention.

Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court due to asset non-disclosure.
He claims he is not hiding assets related to a court judgment.

Rudy Giuliani Doxxes A Priest

Rudy Giuliani's litigation strategy shows blatant non-compliance with court orders, leading to contempt proceedings and significant legal repercussions.

Giuliani is fighting civil contempt penalties sought by two GA election workers. If he loses, Trump can't pardon him.

Rudy Giuliani faces potential contempt charges in a defamation case, risking fines or jail time without Trump’s intervention.

Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court due to asset non-disclosure.
He claims he is not hiding assets related to a court judgment.
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#education

Enoch Burke returns to Wilson's Hospital School in defiance of court order on first day of new term

Controversial teacher Enoch Burke refuses to comply with court orders regarding a transgender student, leading to imprisonment and significant unpaid fines.

'Anti-trans' teacher jailed again for not staying away from school that fired him

Enoch Burke was imprisoned for violating court orders regarding his refusal to use a transgender student's pronouns.

Enoch Burke returns to Wilson's Hospital School in defiance of court order on first day of new term

Controversial teacher Enoch Burke refuses to comply with court orders regarding a transgender student, leading to imprisonment and significant unpaid fines.

'Anti-trans' teacher jailed again for not staying away from school that fired him

Enoch Burke was imprisoned for violating court orders regarding his refusal to use a transgender student's pronouns.
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#legal-proceedings

BREAKING: Judge Merchan Finds Trump In Contempt

Former President Trump threatened with jail time by Judge Juan Merchan for violating gag order.

Trump's threat of being jailed suddenly gets real

Former President Trump found in contempt of court and threatened with potential jail time by Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan.
Jail time for Trump could have significant implications on his trial, the 2024 presidential campaign, New York's corrections system, and his Secret Service detail.

Prosecutors Ask Judge to Hold Trump in Contempt for a Second Time

Judge conducts hearing to determine if Trump broke gag order rules again.

Georgia's Supreme Court Steps In Between Brian Steel's Jail Sentence

The Georgia Supreme Court overturned a contempt ruling against attorney Brian Steel, reinforcing the importance of attorney-client privilege and due process.

Trump Gets Held In Contempt

Justice Juan Merchan held Donald Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order, fined him $1,000 per violation, and ordered the removal of offending posts.

Rudy Giuliani, Slow to Transfer Assets to Election Workers, Could Be Held in Contempt

Giuliani faces possible contempt of court for not delivering $11 million in assets to defamed poll workers.

BREAKING: Judge Merchan Finds Trump In Contempt

Former President Trump threatened with jail time by Judge Juan Merchan for violating gag order.

Trump's threat of being jailed suddenly gets real

Former President Trump found in contempt of court and threatened with potential jail time by Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan.
Jail time for Trump could have significant implications on his trial, the 2024 presidential campaign, New York's corrections system, and his Secret Service detail.

Prosecutors Ask Judge to Hold Trump in Contempt for a Second Time

Judge conducts hearing to determine if Trump broke gag order rules again.

Georgia's Supreme Court Steps In Between Brian Steel's Jail Sentence

The Georgia Supreme Court overturned a contempt ruling against attorney Brian Steel, reinforcing the importance of attorney-client privilege and due process.

Trump Gets Held In Contempt

Justice Juan Merchan held Donald Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order, fined him $1,000 per violation, and ordered the removal of offending posts.

Rudy Giuliani, Slow to Transfer Assets to Election Workers, Could Be Held in Contempt

Giuliani faces possible contempt of court for not delivering $11 million in assets to defamed poll workers.
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#craig-wright

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Craig Wright has been found in contempt of court for falsely claiming to be Bitcoin's inventor, facing a suspended prison sentence for repeated claims.

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright faces contempt of court in $1.2 trillion lawsuit

Craig Wright, claiming to be bitcoin's creator, faces contempt of court charges after filing a massive lawsuit despite being found untruthful about his authorship.

Craig Wright Found in Contempt of Court Over Bitcoin Creation Claims

Craig Wright has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for contempt of court due to extensive lies about being Bitcoin's creator.

Man who falsely claimed to be bitcoin creator sentenced for continuing to sue developers

Craig Wright's claims of being bitcoin's creator have been legally disproven, leading to a suspended sentence for contempt of court.

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Craig Wright has been found in contempt of court for falsely claiming to be Bitcoin's inventor, facing a suspended prison sentence for repeated claims.

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright faces contempt of court in $1.2 trillion lawsuit

Craig Wright, claiming to be bitcoin's creator, faces contempt of court charges after filing a massive lawsuit despite being found untruthful about his authorship.

Craig Wright Found in Contempt of Court Over Bitcoin Creation Claims

Craig Wright has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for contempt of court due to extensive lies about being Bitcoin's creator.

Man who falsely claimed to be bitcoin creator sentenced for continuing to sue developers

Craig Wright's claims of being bitcoin's creator have been legally disproven, leading to a suspended sentence for contempt of court.
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#legal

Solicitor was arrested and driven 240km to court over failure to give ex-client deeds of 1.7m house

John Moylan avoided jail by assuring the court he would provide a client with her legal documents.

Millions in missing homebuyer money lands Toronto lawyer couple in jail for contempt | CBC News

Toronto lawyers jailed for contempt after failing court orders on missing funds from their trust account.

Solicitor was arrested and driven 240km to court over failure to give ex-client deeds of 1.7m house

John Moylan avoided jail by assuring the court he would provide a client with her legal documents.

Millions in missing homebuyer money lands Toronto lawyer couple in jail for contempt | CBC News

Toronto lawyers jailed for contempt after failing court orders on missing funds from their trust account.
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from Irish Independent
1 month ago

Judge may bring contempt case against Conor McGregor over social media outburst, as Nikita Hand awarded costs in civil rape case

McGregor must pay €1 million in legal costs due to a successful civil case against him.
Judge warns McGregor about potential contempt of court for social media remarks.

Lawyer who admits pilfering client money to support luxury lifestyle is jailed for contempt | CBC News

Singa Bui was sentenced for contempt of court after embezzling client funds and defying legal orders, highlighting serious misconduct in her legal practice.
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Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account

Tommy Robinson faces legal consequences for violating a High Court order related to libellous statements against a Syrian refugee.

He's like a gangster': How Tommy Robinson became leader of Britain's far right

Tommy Robinson's sentencing underscores his transformation into a martyr for the far-right, defiant against imprisonment and law.

Tommy Robinson admits contempt of court over false claims about refugee

Tommy Robinson admitted contempt of court for breaching a high court injunction regarding false allegations against a Syrian refugee.

HMP Belmarsh: The high-security prison where Tommy Robinson is jailed

Tommy Robinson is sentenced to 18 months in solitary confinement after breaching a High Court injunction regarding libellous claims against a Syrian refugee.

Tommy Robinson to appear in court today after airing film at Trafalgar Square protest

Tommy Robinson is facing contempt of court charges related to a High Court ruling and has been remanded in custody ahead of a protest march.

Tommy Robinson, an Anti-immigrant Agitator in Britain, Gets Jail Sentence

Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months for contempt of court over false claims about a Syrian refugee.

Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account

Tommy Robinson faces legal consequences for violating a High Court order related to libellous statements against a Syrian refugee.

He's like a gangster': How Tommy Robinson became leader of Britain's far right

Tommy Robinson's sentencing underscores his transformation into a martyr for the far-right, defiant against imprisonment and law.

Tommy Robinson admits contempt of court over false claims about refugee

Tommy Robinson admitted contempt of court for breaching a high court injunction regarding false allegations against a Syrian refugee.

HMP Belmarsh: The high-security prison where Tommy Robinson is jailed

Tommy Robinson is sentenced to 18 months in solitary confinement after breaching a High Court injunction regarding libellous claims against a Syrian refugee.

Tommy Robinson to appear in court today after airing film at Trafalgar Square protest

Tommy Robinson is facing contempt of court charges related to a High Court ruling and has been remanded in custody ahead of a protest march.

Tommy Robinson, an Anti-immigrant Agitator in Britain, Gets Jail Sentence

Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months for contempt of court over false claims about a Syrian refugee.
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Elon Musk Blows Off Court Appearance After Being Sued For Operating an Illegal Lottery

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit for an illegal lottery scheme linked to political campaigning in Pennsylvania, risking contempt of court.
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Tyrese Gibson arrested for skipping child support payments

Tyrese Gibson was arrested for contempt due to unpaid child support but was released after filing an appeal.

Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

Robinson was sentenced for deliberately breaching a High Court order regarding a libel case against him, underscoring the importance of obeying court injunctions.

Tyrese Gibson arrested for skipping child support payments

Tyrese Gibson was arrested for contempt due to unpaid child support but was released after filing an appeal.

Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

Robinson was sentenced for deliberately breaching a High Court order regarding a libel case against him, underscoring the importance of obeying court injunctions.
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Out of control "MAGA warrior" lawmaker held in contempt for angry gestures in court - LGBTQ Nation

Randy Fine, an anti-LGBTQ+ representative, faced contempt in court for inappropriate conduct during a hearing on election mishandling.
#judicial-conduct

Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.

That's A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing!

Judicial decorum is crucial, even in minor cases, as shown by Darrell Jarrell's contemptuous remarks leading to 558 days in jail.

Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.

That's A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing!

Judicial decorum is crucial, even in minor cases, as shown by Darrell Jarrell's contemptuous remarks leading to 558 days in jail.
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4 months ago

Government drops appeal over climate activist who held sign outside UK court

Jurors' right to acquit based on conscience has been formally recognized, vital for a functioning democracy.

Inmates left without critical medical care at Rikers, legal groups charge

Legal groups file motion accusing NYC DOC of denying inmates medical care.
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Opinion | Jail for the Chief? There's a Better Punishment.

Justice Juan Merchan found Donald Trump in contempt of court with potential jail sanctions for violating orders, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.

Donald Trump Tries To Avoid Future Contempt With Bizarre Request

Trump attempted to bypass legal procedures by asking the judge to join his bookclub and review articles supporting his case.

Solicitor general to appeal over case of climate activist who held sign on jurors' rights

The government is appealing a court decision not allowing a contempt of court action against activist Trudi Warner for holding a placard informing jurors of their rights.

Opinion | Jail for the Chief? There's a Better Punishment.

Justice Juan Merchan found Donald Trump in contempt of court with potential jail sanctions for violating orders, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.

Donald Trump Tries To Avoid Future Contempt With Bizarre Request

Trump attempted to bypass legal procedures by asking the judge to join his bookclub and review articles supporting his case.

Solicitor general to appeal over case of climate activist who held sign on jurors' rights

The government is appealing a court decision not allowing a contempt of court action against activist Trudi Warner for holding a placard informing jurors of their rights.
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#gag-order

Judge Holds Trump in Contempt for Violating Gag Order, and Warns of Jail

Justice fined Trump $1,000 for violating gag order again, warned of potential jail time for future attacks on rule of law.

Trump held in contempt of court in New York trial for gag order violations

Judge in hush money trial finds Trump in contempt for violating gag order multiple times, warns of potential jail time.

Trump is held in contempt, fined $9,000 at New York hush money trial

Judge fined Trump $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal trial, threatened jail if continued. Gag order aimed to prevent influencing witnesses and jurors.

Every time Trump has broken the gag order in his New York trial

Merchan issues gag order to Trump, expands to cover family, amidst social media attacks on trial participants.

Judge Holds Trump in Contempt for Amplifying Attacks on Witnesses

The judge fined Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order and warned of potential jail time if attacks on witnesses and jurors continued.

Kaitlan Collins Mocks Ridiculous' Claim Trump Wants to Be Jailed: He Doesn't Even Like to Stay in a Hotel'

Donald Trump disputed he wants to be sent to jail for violating a gag order in his trial, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution over incarceration.

Judge Holds Trump in Contempt for Violating Gag Order, and Warns of Jail

Justice fined Trump $1,000 for violating gag order again, warned of potential jail time for future attacks on rule of law.

Trump held in contempt of court in New York trial for gag order violations

Judge in hush money trial finds Trump in contempt for violating gag order multiple times, warns of potential jail time.

Trump is held in contempt, fined $9,000 at New York hush money trial

Judge fined Trump $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal trial, threatened jail if continued. Gag order aimed to prevent influencing witnesses and jurors.

Every time Trump has broken the gag order in his New York trial

Merchan issues gag order to Trump, expands to cover family, amidst social media attacks on trial participants.

Judge Holds Trump in Contempt for Amplifying Attacks on Witnesses

The judge fined Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order and warned of potential jail time if attacks on witnesses and jurors continued.

Kaitlan Collins Mocks Ridiculous' Claim Trump Wants to Be Jailed: He Doesn't Even Like to Stay in a Hotel'

Donald Trump disputed he wants to be sent to jail for violating a gag order in his trial, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution over incarceration.
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Looking Trump in the eye, the N.Y. judge warns he may jail him

Donald Trump found in contempt of court for the tenth violation of a gag order, warned of possible jail time.

Donald Trump Gets Tenth Contempt Violation, Along With Ticket To Jail Redeemable Any Time

Donald Trump was held in contempt of court for violating a gag order during his trial in Manhattan.

Trump fined $1,000 for violating gag order again and threatened with jail time

Former President Trump fined $1,000 for violating gag order in Manhattan trial.

Contempt Fines and Hush-Money Details: 5 Takeaways From Trump's Trial

Donald J. Trump fined $9,000 for contempt in trial, facing charges of falsifying business records regarding hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal.
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Enoch Burke claims his 'liberty has been robbed for two long years' as he's released from Mountjoy Prison

The High Court released Mr Burke despite his refusal to comply with orders regarding Wilson's Hospital School.

Former social worker committed contempt for holding sign, court hears

Trudi Warner faces legal action for holding up a sign advising jurors, raising questions about interference with justice system.

Enoch Burke claims his 'liberty has been robbed for two long years' as he's released from Mountjoy Prison

The High Court released Mr Burke despite his refusal to comply with orders regarding Wilson's Hospital School.

Former social worker committed contempt for holding sign, court hears

Trudi Warner faces legal action for holding up a sign advising jurors, raising questions about interference with justice system.
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School that sacked Enoch Burke increases security over 'fraudulent activity'

Enhanced security measures implemented at Wilson's Hospital School due to security concerns and fraudulent activity in the local area.
Previous security upgrades at the school were in response to a protest demanding the release of a teacher jailed for contempt of court.

Peter Navarro Tries To Piss Off Every Judge In DC At Once

Peter Navarro's lawyers accused Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of engaging in ex parte communication, but the judge refuted the claim with evidence of mailing sealed documents to defense counsel.
Navarro was ordered to hand over government emails he was hiding in his encrypted ProtonMail account, and the court threatened him with contempt of court if he didn't comply.
#legal-ethics

Young Thug's attorney held in contempt, taken into custody in Georgia case

The lead attorney for Young Thug was held in contempt after accusing the judge and prosecutors of improperly meeting with a key witness.

Another YSL RICO Attorney Is Facing Jail Time

Brian Steel defended his client zealously during a court appearance, refusing to disclose information source despite facing contempt of court charges.

Young Thug's attorney held in contempt, taken into custody in Georgia case

The lead attorney for Young Thug was held in contempt after accusing the judge and prosecutors of improperly meeting with a key witness.

Another YSL RICO Attorney Is Facing Jail Time

Brian Steel defended his client zealously during a court appearance, refusing to disclose information source despite facing contempt of court charges.
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That's Not How Pleading The Fifth Works

The Fifth Amendment grants the right against self-incrimination, but if immunity is given, refusal to testify can lead to contempt of court.
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