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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Elise Stefanik Calls for Ethics Inquiry into DC Judge in Trump and Jan. 6 Cases

Republican Representative Elise Stefanik has filed a complaint alleging judicial misconduct against U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell, who has overseen various Jan. 6-related cases. Stefanik claims that Howell's acceptance speech at a gala in November was "highly inappropriate" and consisted of partisan statements and election interference. Howell's speech focused on the importance of facts and referenced the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Stefanik argues that Howell's remarks veered into politicization and promoted the idea that the re-election of Donald Trump equates to choosing authoritarianism. This is not the first time Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against a judge involved in cases related to Trump.

via NBC News|

#elise-stefanik #jan-6 #judge-beryl-howell

law-and-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Judge Slams Giuliani for Defamatory Comments in Georgia Election Workers Trial"

US District Judge Beryl Howell rebuked Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer for Donald Trump, for making "quite defamatory" comments about two Georgia election workers during his defamation damages trial. Giuliani had claimed that his previous statements about the women were true, including the false claim that they were involved in changing votes. The judge warned that Giuliani's comments could support another defamation claim and questioned his attorney about the inconsistency in his statements. Giuliani has already been found liable for defamation and owes the women over $230,000. They are now seeking tens of millions of dollars, alleging emotional and reputational harm.

via CNN|

#defamation-trial #false-claims #georgia-election-workers

law-and-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Judge reprimands Rudy Giuliani for skipping court appearance ahead of defamation trial

Federal Judge Beryl Howell chastised Rudy Giuliani for failing to attend a hearing to prepare for his defamation damages trial next week. Giuliani's attorney claimed it was an oversight. The judge expressed her unhappiness with the situation and emphasized that Giuliani should have been present to understand the trial parameters. Giuliani has already been found liable for defamation, and the trial will determine the monetary damages he must pay to Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who seek tens of millions of dollars in damages. Giuliani's lawyer confirmed that he would testify in his own defense, but it is unclear if he will invoke his Fifth Amendment rights.

via CNN|

#damages #defamation-trial #georgia-election-workers