Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani faced another blow to his legal career when he was disbarred in Washington D.C. on Thursday. This disbarment came in the wake of a similar loss in New York, where he was stripped of his law license for promoting baseless claims regarding the 2020 presidential election results put forth by then-President Donald Trump. The ruling from Washington’s appeals court was concise, stating that Giuliani failed to provide a response to justify retaining his law license in the region following the New York ruling.
Ted Goodman, a representative for Giuliani, criticized the decision, labeling it as a “total miscarriage of justice” and condemning it as politically motivated. He urged the legal community to denounce the verdict, citing the importance of preserving the justice system’s integrity.
The Manhattan appeals court’s decision to revoke Giuliani’s law license in July was based on his repeated dissemination of false information concerning Trump’s electoral defeat in 2020. Giuliani maintained that he genuinely believed the claims he was advocating on behalf of the Trump campaign.
Giuliani’s legal troubles have continued to escalate following his involvement in promoting unfounded allegations of election fraud. These disbarments mark a significant downfall for the former mayor’s legal career, once renowned for his work as a prosecutor and public official. Despite the setbacks, Giuliani has remained steadfast in his defense of his actions, emphasizing his supposed belief in the veracity of the claims he advanced during his representation of Trump.
The repercussions of Giuliani’s actions serve as a stark reminder of the legal profession’s commitment to upholding truth and integrity. The disbarments in New York and Washington underscore the consequences of professional misconduct and the imperative for attorneys to adhere to ethical standards in their practice.
