Judge Considers Reversing Decision on Giuliani's Bankruptcy

A U.S. judge is reconsidering the decision to end Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy. Giuliani owes around $350,000 in fees to creditors and has refused to pay them. The judge is contemplating appointing a trustee to handle Giuliani's assets and supervise the payment of these fees.

A U.S. judge said Thursday that he may reverse his decision to end Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy, keeping Donald Trump's former lawyer under Chapter 11 supervision until he pays approximately $350,000 in fees owed to creditors.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane, who ruled on July 12 to dismiss Giuliani's bankruptcy due to non-disclosure of financial information, is reconsidering his decision after Giuliani failed to reimburse creditors who hired investigative accountants to fill gaps in his financial reports. Lane emphasized that ending the bankruptcy without addressing these fees would effectively reward Giuliani for not making required financial disclosures.

Giuliani, who filed for bankruptcy in December after being ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of vote-rigging in the 2020 presidential election, has the financial means to pay the fees. Lane has ordered Giuliani and his creditors to propose alternative solutions by July 31. Should the bankruptcy be dismissed, Giuliani's creditors would be free to pursue further legal action against him. A creditors' committee has requested Lane appoint a trustee to oversee Giuliani's finances and businesses. Lane is also considering requiring Giuliani to testify under oath about his finances before making any final decisions on the dismissal.