Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has launched a self-branded coffee line amid spiral legal woes and costs. The new brand seems to be an effort to raise money for his ever-growing list of creditors.
“By supporting Rudy Coffee, you’re not just treating yourself to exceptional coffee, you’re also supporting our cause – the cause of truth, justice, and American democracy,” Giuliani said in the video.
On Tuesday, the former mayor and several other state Republican leaders pleaded not guilty to charges of allegedly conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Arizona.
Giuliani, who was ordered to post a $10,000 bond, was served with the summons on Friday at his 80th birthday celebration in Palm Beach, Florida after Arizona prosecutors had spent weeks trying to track him down. The former mayor claimed he had not been hiding from the authorities and cited security concerns and threats he had received.
“By supporting Rudy Coffee, you’re not just treating yourself to exceptional coffee, you’re also supporting our cause – the cause of truth, justice, and American democracy,” Giuliani said in the video.
On Tuesday, the former mayor and several other state Republican leaders pleaded not guilty to charges of allegedly conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Arizona.
Giuliani, who was ordered to post a $10,000 bond, was served with the summons on Friday at his 80th birthday celebration in Palm Beach, Florida after Arizona prosecutors had spent weeks trying to track him down. The former mayor claimed he had not been hiding from the authorities and cited security concerns and threats he had received.
- 5/24/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and nearly a dozen other allies of former President Donald Trump have pleaded not guilty to felony charges related to a “fake elector” scheme in Arizona.
The plot allegedly aimed to falsely declare Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in the state despite Joe Biden’s clear victory.
Giuliani, who once served as Trump’s personal attorney, appeared at the hearing remotely and without legal representation. His trial date was set for October. Despite his insistence that he was “capable of handling” the proceedings, the judge ordered Giuliani to appear in person within the next 30 days for booking procedures, which include a mugshot.
Additionally, Giuliani was required to post a $10,000 secured-appearance bond, a standard measure for defendants considered flight risks. This could prove challenging for the former mayor, who filed for bankruptcy last year after he lost a $148 million defamation lawsuit.
Among...
The plot allegedly aimed to falsely declare Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in the state despite Joe Biden’s clear victory.
Giuliani, who once served as Trump’s personal attorney, appeared at the hearing remotely and without legal representation. His trial date was set for October. Despite his insistence that he was “capable of handling” the proceedings, the judge ordered Giuliani to appear in person within the next 30 days for booking procedures, which include a mugshot.
Additionally, Giuliani was required to post a $10,000 secured-appearance bond, a standard measure for defendants considered flight risks. This could prove challenging for the former mayor, who filed for bankruptcy last year after he lost a $148 million defamation lawsuit.
Among...
- 5/24/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan in The ApprenticeImage: Premier
In many ways Roy Cohn is one of the linchpins of the 20th century, a man whose influence on global political and social life resonates to this day. He was the prosecuting attorney who sent convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg...
In many ways Roy Cohn is one of the linchpins of the 20th century, a man whose influence on global political and social life resonates to this day. He was the prosecuting attorney who sent convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jason Gorber
- avclub.com
Judge Juan Merchan scolded lawyer Robert Costello for his behavior during former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial.
On Monday afternoon, Merchan cleared out his Manhattan courtroom of jurors, spectators and the press so that he could dress down at Costello, who was there as a key defense witness for Trump, after he made a frustrated comment about the judge’s rulings, according to a court transcript.
The transcript also mentioned that the lawyer commented under his breath and rolled his eyes.
The judge told Costello that his behavior during testimony was “contemptuous.” Costello frequently angered the judge, in part by speaking after objections were sustained.
“Geez,” the lawyer muttered after Merchan sustained several prosecution objections to his testimony.
He also called the whole exercise “ridiculous.”
When the judge had addressed Costello for not adhering to basic courtroom decorum, the witness told the court stenographer to “strike...
On Monday afternoon, Merchan cleared out his Manhattan courtroom of jurors, spectators and the press so that he could dress down at Costello, who was there as a key defense witness for Trump, after he made a frustrated comment about the judge’s rulings, according to a court transcript.
The transcript also mentioned that the lawyer commented under his breath and rolled his eyes.
The judge told Costello that his behavior during testimony was “contemptuous.” Costello frequently angered the judge, in part by speaking after objections were sustained.
“Geez,” the lawyer muttered after Merchan sustained several prosecution objections to his testimony.
He also called the whole exercise “ridiculous.”
When the judge had addressed Costello for not adhering to basic courtroom decorum, the witness told the court stenographer to “strike...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Missed Monday’s late-night monologues? We’ve got you covered with our round-up of the night’s best laughs from across the dial.
Chide and Seek
Former New York Governor, former Donald Trump lawyer, and current guy who owes $150 million to election workers he defamed Rudy Giuliani celebrated his 80th birthday this weekend. It was a typical Maga party, complete with seditious pals like Roger Stone and Steve Bannon, a Sinatra cover band, and presumably all the booze in the world. Oh, and several process servers who, alerted by Giuliani gloating on social media about how successfully he’s been dodging subpoenas for trying to subvert democracy (in Arizona this time), waited until “Happy Birthday” was sung to put the legal documents in Rudy’s baffled hands.
Hubris, thy name, this week anyway, is Rudy. Such a massive self-own was irresistible to late-night, with Jimmy Kimmel opening with a pithily gleeful,...
Chide and Seek
Former New York Governor, former Donald Trump lawyer, and current guy who owes $150 million to election workers he defamed Rudy Giuliani celebrated his 80th birthday this weekend. It was a typical Maga party, complete with seditious pals like Roger Stone and Steve Bannon, a Sinatra cover band, and presumably all the booze in the world. Oh, and several process servers who, alerted by Giuliani gloating on social media about how successfully he’s been dodging subpoenas for trying to subvert democracy (in Arizona this time), waited until “Happy Birthday” was sung to put the legal documents in Rudy’s baffled hands.
Hubris, thy name, this week anyway, is Rudy. Such a massive self-own was irresistible to late-night, with Jimmy Kimmel opening with a pithily gleeful,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Dennis Perkins
- LateNighter
Update: A “suicidal” Michael Cohen said he almost threw himself off a 21-story building on Park Avenue in Manhattan because he saw no other way out after an FBI raid turned him into a federal criminal target, a lawyer testified this afternoon in the hush money trial of Cohen’s former boss, Donald Trump.
Shortly after prosecutors for the Manhattan District Attorney rested their case against the former president, the lawyer, Robert Costello, was called by Trump’s defense team to discuss a meeting with Cohen. The meeting took place a week after an April 2018 raid by the FBI on Cohen’s hotel room, home, office and safety deposit box.
“He was putting on quite a show,” criminal defense lawyer Costello said, referring to the sit-down at the Loews Regency New York hotel, where Cohen was also staying with his family when the raid occurred.
Costello was introduced to Cohen...
Shortly after prosecutors for the Manhattan District Attorney rested their case against the former president, the lawyer, Robert Costello, was called by Trump’s defense team to discuss a meeting with Cohen. The meeting took place a week after an April 2018 raid by the FBI on Cohen’s hotel room, home, office and safety deposit box.
“He was putting on quite a show,” criminal defense lawyer Costello said, referring to the sit-down at the Loews Regency New York hotel, where Cohen was also staying with his family when the raid occurred.
Costello was introduced to Cohen...
- 5/20/2024
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal hush money trial was briefly thrown into chaos on Monday when Judge Juan Juan Merchan ordered the courtroom cleared in order to dress down a combative witness.
Robert Costello, a lawyer and former adviser to Michael Cohen, testified on behalf of Trump’s defense in a tense interrogation and cross-examination by the former president’s attorneys and state prosecutors. Throughout his testimony, Costello was visibly annoyed by the prosecution’s objections to lines of questioning leveled by Trump’s attorneys. At one point, Costello was...
Robert Costello, a lawyer and former adviser to Michael Cohen, testified on behalf of Trump’s defense in a tense interrogation and cross-examination by the former president’s attorneys and state prosecutors. Throughout his testimony, Costello was visibly annoyed by the prosecution’s objections to lines of questioning leveled by Trump’s attorneys. At one point, Costello was...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez and Catherina Gioino
- Rollingstone.com
Ivan F. Boesky, the disgraced 1980s financier who inspired the cutthroat corporate raider Gordon Gekko character of Oliver Stone’s 1987 film Wall Street, died in his sleep today at his home in San Diego. He was 87.
His death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter Marianne Boesky.
Even before Michael Douglas’ indelible portrayal of Gekko made “Greed Is Good” a mantra of the Reagan Era, Boesky had already become a Wall Street evangelist of amoral, me-first philosophy. According to The Times, Boesky said in a 1986 commencement speech at the University of California, Berkeley, “Greed is all right, by the way. I think greed is healthy. You can be greedy and still feel good about yourself.” (Boesky would later say he didn’t recall making the statement.)
By the end of the decade, however, Boesky, once ranked among the richest Americans, would become a prison inmate: Implicated in...
His death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter Marianne Boesky.
Even before Michael Douglas’ indelible portrayal of Gekko made “Greed Is Good” a mantra of the Reagan Era, Boesky had already become a Wall Street evangelist of amoral, me-first philosophy. According to The Times, Boesky said in a 1986 commencement speech at the University of California, Berkeley, “Greed is all right, by the way. I think greed is healthy. You can be greedy and still feel good about yourself.” (Boesky would later say he didn’t recall making the statement.)
By the end of the decade, however, Boesky, once ranked among the richest Americans, would become a prison inmate: Implicated in...
- 5/20/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Of all the various actors who've made their mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sebastian Stan might be the one who's chosen the most interesting career path upon stepping outside of the superhero limelight. Stan hasn't exactly shied away from some of the more challenging and, occasionally, downright controversial roles out there, arguably beginning this little streak of sorts with director Craig Gillespie's "I, Tonya" in 2017. He followed this up with a supporting turn in Karyn Kusama's brutal "Destroyer," the bizarre horror/comedy "Fresh" (let's just say that movie packs a bite), and, of course, his Emmy-nominated performance as Tommy Lee in "Pam & Tommy," the Pamela Anderson-centric Hulu miniseries that stirred up no headlines whatsoever.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Stan promptly went and attached himself to a role that likely gave his agent no shortage of heart palpitations: a movie about Donald Trump's rise to infamy.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Stan promptly went and attached himself to a role that likely gave his agent no shortage of heart palpitations: a movie about Donald Trump's rise to infamy.
- 5/20/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who played a pivotal role in former President Donald Trump’s schemes to steal the 2020 election, was having a blast evading Arizona law enforcement last week.
According to two people who talked to him about it — including during his 80th birthday bash this past Friday — the former top Trump attorney was absolutely jubilant about his success in dodging being served his indictment in the Grand Canyon State’s sprawling election-subversion case. Right up until Friday, Giuliani had even been soliciting additional ideas from...
According to two people who talked to him about it — including during his 80th birthday bash this past Friday — the former top Trump attorney was absolutely jubilant about his success in dodging being served his indictment in the Grand Canyon State’s sprawling election-subversion case. Right up until Friday, Giuliani had even been soliciting additional ideas from...
- 5/20/2024
- by Asawin Suebsaeng and Adam Rawnsley
- Rollingstone.com
During his 80th birthday party, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was served with a legal notice from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes‘ office. On Friday, Giuliani celebrated his birthday at the home of Caroline Wren in Palm Springs, California. The party hosted around 200 guests.
Outside Wren’s home, two officials from Mayes’ office approached Giuliani with a notice of his indictment. Giuliani was involved in an alleged ploy to overturn Arizona’s 2020 presidential election results. The event caused panic among some guests. Some screamed while a woman cried. Giuliani, however, appeared calm during the ordeal.
Ted Goodman, spokesperson for Giuliani, stated, “The mayor was unfazed by the decision to try and embarrass him during his 80th birthday party. He enjoyed an incredible evening with hundreds of people who love him—from all walks of life—and we look forward to full vindication soon.”
Before Giuliani was served, the...
Outside Wren’s home, two officials from Mayes’ office approached Giuliani with a notice of his indictment. Giuliani was involved in an alleged ploy to overturn Arizona’s 2020 presidential election results. The event caused panic among some guests. Some screamed while a woman cried. Giuliani, however, appeared calm during the ordeal.
Ted Goodman, spokesperson for Giuliani, stated, “The mayor was unfazed by the decision to try and embarrass him during his 80th birthday party. He enjoyed an incredible evening with hundreds of people who love him—from all walks of life—and we look forward to full vindication soon.”
Before Giuliani was served, the...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Rudy Giuliani spent most of the past month successfully evading an indictment for a 2020 false elector criminal case in Arizona — until officials tracked him down at his 80th birthday party.
CNN reported Giuliani was celebrating the occasion in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday when he was served the papers. Prior to being handed the lawsuit, he made a post on X, formerly Twitter, mocking Arizona authorities for failing to track him down.
“If Arizona authorities can’t find me by tomorrow morning: 1. They must dismiss the indictment; 2. They must concede they can’t count votes,...
CNN reported Giuliani was celebrating the occasion in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday when he was served the papers. Prior to being handed the lawsuit, he made a post on X, formerly Twitter, mocking Arizona authorities for failing to track him down.
“If Arizona authorities can’t find me by tomorrow morning: 1. They must dismiss the indictment; 2. They must concede they can’t count votes,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Jeremy Childs
- Rollingstone.com
The judge who oversees Rudy Giuliani‘s bankruptcy case has expressed deep concern over the lack of progress made in resolving the former New York City mayor’s finances.
In a court hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane criticized Giuliani’s team for their inaction. “They have done nothing,” a lawyer for the debt holders said. “They sold nothing. They settled nothing.”
Giuliani declared bankruptcy in December 2022 after he was ordered to pay a $148 million defamation judgment to two former election workers, whom he had falsely accused of being involved in a conspiracy theory about the 2020 presidential election. Since then, Giuliani has failed to meet deadlines for filing financial disclosure reports and has yet to be able to sell his residences in New York and Florida.
Last week, Giuliani was suspended from his daily radio show on Wabc after he repeatedly violated a ban on discussion of discredited 2020 election claims.
In a court hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane criticized Giuliani’s team for their inaction. “They have done nothing,” a lawyer for the debt holders said. “They sold nothing. They settled nothing.”
Giuliani declared bankruptcy in December 2022 after he was ordered to pay a $148 million defamation judgment to two former election workers, whom he had falsely accused of being involved in a conspiracy theory about the 2020 presidential election. Since then, Giuliani has failed to meet deadlines for filing financial disclosure reports and has yet to be able to sell his residences in New York and Florida.
Last week, Giuliani was suspended from his daily radio show on Wabc after he repeatedly violated a ban on discussion of discredited 2020 election claims.
- 5/17/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
If you’re a Republican politician looking to score points with Donald Trump, there’s a decent chance you’ve been spotted recently in or outside Manhattan Criminal Court. U.S. senators, House members, state attorneys general, and former GOP presidential primary opponents have all traveled to New York to support the former president during his criminal trial.
Trump has publicly complained that the Maga faithful haven’t descended on the court in droves, blaming law enforcement for restricting access to the area for blocks, which is false. Privately, he...
Trump has publicly complained that the Maga faithful haven’t descended on the court in droves, blaming law enforcement for restricting access to the area for blocks, which is false. Privately, he...
- 5/14/2024
- by Catherina Gioino, Asawin Suebsaeng and Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani appears at a political event in 2019. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani asked the owner of a local radio station for more money and airtime several days before he was suspended for violating an on-air conduct policy.
This week, Wabc (770 Am) owner John Catsimatidis said Giuliani made the demand via text message on Tuesday, May 7, two days before Catsimatidis suspended him for making conspiratorial comments about the outcome of the 2020 Presidential election.
The comments violated an internal policy issued by Red Apple Media earlier this year and re-stated in writing last week by Catsimatidis himself, according to a statement sent to The Desk on Monday. The policy cautioned Giuliani and others from making unfounded claims about the 2020 Presidential election in on-air broadcasts. The letter sent by Catsimatidis warned Giuliani specifically against the practice.
Related: Rudy Giuliani loses Wabc-am...
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani asked the owner of a local radio station for more money and airtime several days before he was suspended for violating an on-air conduct policy.
This week, Wabc (770 Am) owner John Catsimatidis said Giuliani made the demand via text message on Tuesday, May 7, two days before Catsimatidis suspended him for making conspiratorial comments about the outcome of the 2020 Presidential election.
The comments violated an internal policy issued by Red Apple Media earlier this year and re-stated in writing last week by Catsimatidis himself, according to a statement sent to The Desk on Monday. The policy cautioned Giuliani and others from making unfounded claims about the 2020 Presidential election in on-air broadcasts. The letter sent by Catsimatidis warned Giuliani specifically against the practice.
Related: Rudy Giuliani loses Wabc-am...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
The CEO of Wabc in New York said that Rudy Giuliani was removed from the station after being repeatedly warned about not discussing unfounded claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged.
In a lengthy statement on what happened, John Catsimatidis, the owner of the station and a Republican donor, said, “Rudy has publicly accused me of suppressing his free speech, calling my decision ‘unconstitutional’ and a violation of the First Amendment. However, as a licensee of the FCC, the First Amendment grants me the rights and responsibilities to protect Wabc. Each decision I make is guided by what I believe best serves the station, our listeners, and above all, the truth.”
In the statement, Catsimatidis said that in January, 2021, Wabc received notice from Dominion Voting Systems, the election company that has filed a series of defamation lawsuits against major media outlets as well as Giuliani over false claims that it...
In a lengthy statement on what happened, John Catsimatidis, the owner of the station and a Republican donor, said, “Rudy has publicly accused me of suppressing his free speech, calling my decision ‘unconstitutional’ and a violation of the First Amendment. However, as a licensee of the FCC, the First Amendment grants me the rights and responsibilities to protect Wabc. Each decision I make is guided by what I believe best serves the station, our listeners, and above all, the truth.”
In the statement, Catsimatidis said that in January, 2021, Wabc received notice from Dominion Voting Systems, the election company that has filed a series of defamation lawsuits against major media outlets as well as Giuliani over false claims that it...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a week dominated by resurfaced revelations about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain worm, the parasite itself made a guest appearance during Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update.
The worm — played by Sarah Sherman — first talked about what drew it to Rfk Jr.’s brain. “Look at this guy, what worm wouldn’t love this? He looks like a pack of chicken thighs got left out in the sun,” it said. “Then check out his face: He looks like someone left Bruce Springsteen in the microwave for too long.
The worm — played by Sarah Sherman — first talked about what drew it to Rfk Jr.’s brain. “Look at this guy, what worm wouldn’t love this? He looks like a pack of chicken thighs got left out in the sun,” it said. “Then check out his face: He looks like someone left Bruce Springsteen in the microwave for too long.
- 5/12/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani was booted from his radio show, The Rudy Giuliani Show, for his rant about the 2020 election. On Thursday, Giuliani went on a tirade about how the 2020 election was “stolen” in the last three minutes of his Wabc radio show.
The rant directly violated a company-wide policy, said radio station owner John Catsimatidis, a billionaire Republican donor. The policy states that content cannot “state, suggest or imply that the election results are not valid.”
Catsimatidis removed Giuliani from the station without pay. “He did it to himself,” the billionaire told The New York Poston Friday. Catsimatidis had previously warned Giuliani that he was “prohibited from engaging in conversations relating to the 2020 presidential election.” Giuliani responded with an angry text forwarded to Catsimatidis.
Giuliani claimed no knowledge of this policy, saying he had discussed the election for years without issues. “They don’t want me to say it...
The rant directly violated a company-wide policy, said radio station owner John Catsimatidis, a billionaire Republican donor. The policy states that content cannot “state, suggest or imply that the election results are not valid.”
Catsimatidis removed Giuliani from the station without pay. “He did it to himself,” the billionaire told The New York Poston Friday. Catsimatidis had previously warned Giuliani that he was “prohibited from engaging in conversations relating to the 2020 presidential election.” Giuliani responded with an angry text forwarded to Catsimatidis.
Giuliani claimed no knowledge of this policy, saying he had discussed the election for years without issues. “They don’t want me to say it...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani appears at a political event in 2019. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)
Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has lost his daily radio talk show after being suspended by the broadcaster over policy violations.
The suspension came after Giuliani received repeated warnings to not offer unsubstantiated views about the outcome of the 2020 Presidential election. Giuliani is one of several figures who painted the outcome of the election as fraudulent, and has been criminally charged in two states for allegedly helping then-incumbent Donald Trump overturn certain election results. Trump lost the election to then-Senator Joe Biden.
Giuliani’s show was one of several hosted by right-of-center personalities as part of a strategy to develop Wabc Radio into a conservative powerhouse under the guidance of the station’s current owner, Red Apple Media founder John Catsimatidis.
But Wabc is not an outlet where anything goes, Catsimatidis said...
Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has lost his daily radio talk show after being suspended by the broadcaster over policy violations.
The suspension came after Giuliani received repeated warnings to not offer unsubstantiated views about the outcome of the 2020 Presidential election. Giuliani is one of several figures who painted the outcome of the election as fraudulent, and has been criminally charged in two states for allegedly helping then-incumbent Donald Trump overturn certain election results. Trump lost the election to then-Senator Joe Biden.
Giuliani’s show was one of several hosted by right-of-center personalities as part of a strategy to develop Wabc Radio into a conservative powerhouse under the guidance of the station’s current owner, Red Apple Media founder John Catsimatidis.
But Wabc is not an outlet where anything goes, Catsimatidis said...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Rudy Giuliani’s refusal to stop pushing election conspiracies has already cost him plenty, and on Friday the former New York City mayor and Trump sycophant was dealt another blow — this time through the cancellation of his radio program.
Wabc, the radio station that hosted Giuliani’s program Rudy Giuliani, suspended the host and canceled the show after he repeatedly refused to comply with a station policy barring on-air claims disputing the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
According to a New York Times interview with John Catsimatidis, the billionaire Republican who owns the station,...
Wabc, the radio station that hosted Giuliani’s program Rudy Giuliani, suspended the host and canceled the show after he repeatedly refused to comply with a station policy barring on-air claims disputing the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
According to a New York Times interview with John Catsimatidis, the billionaire Republican who owns the station,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Former Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said he would vote for President Joe Biden instead of former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Duncan explained his decision in an op-ed he wrote for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution titled, “Geoff Duncan: Why I’m voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too.”
In his op-ed, he stated how it was “disappointing to watch an increasing number of Republicans fall in line behind former president Donald Trump,” including “some of his fiercest detractors.”
He mentioned detractors such as “U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, who raised eyebrows during a recent interview by vowing to support the Republican ticket.”
“Yes, elections are a binary choice,” Duncan admitted. “Yes, serious questions linger about President Biden’s ability to serve until the age of 86. His progressive policies aren’t to conservatives’ liking.
Duncan explained his decision in an op-ed he wrote for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution titled, “Geoff Duncan: Why I’m voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too.”
In his op-ed, he stated how it was “disappointing to watch an increasing number of Republicans fall in line behind former president Donald Trump,” including “some of his fiercest detractors.”
He mentioned detractors such as “U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, who raised eyebrows during a recent interview by vowing to support the Republican ticket.”
“Yes, elections are a binary choice,” Duncan admitted. “Yes, serious questions linger about President Biden’s ability to serve until the age of 86. His progressive policies aren’t to conservatives’ liking.
- 5/10/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, faces difficulties as he tries to find assistance with the accounting requirements in his bankruptcy case, as reported to lawyers who filed a document on Tuesday.
The filing revealed that the accountant who initially aided Giuliani in meeting the accounting requirements for the case had a change of heart and was no longer willing to assist in preparing the monthly operation reports. Although Giuliani has contacted several accounting firms for help, he has yet to find anyone interested in the assignment.
Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December, shortly after a jury ordered him to pay $148 million to two former Georgia election workers whom he falsely accused committed election fraud in 2020.
Before his bankruptcy filing, Giuliani faced legal issues related to his involvement in former President Donald Trump‘s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The...
The filing revealed that the accountant who initially aided Giuliani in meeting the accounting requirements for the case had a change of heart and was no longer willing to assist in preparing the monthly operation reports. Although Giuliani has contacted several accounting firms for help, he has yet to find anyone interested in the assignment.
Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December, shortly after a jury ordered him to pay $148 million to two former Georgia election workers whom he falsely accused committed election fraud in 2020.
Before his bankruptcy filing, Giuliani faced legal issues related to his involvement in former President Donald Trump‘s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The...
- 5/9/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
A committee of bankruptcy creditors found out that Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani spent nearly $120,000 in January after he agreed to abide by a $43,000 budget.
On December 21, 2023, Giuliani declared bankruptcy six days after a jury in Washington, D.C., ordered him to pay $148 million to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the two Georgia election workers whom he falsely accused of stealing the 2020 presidential election from his client Donald Trump.
Judge Beryl A. Howell said she was concerned that Giuliani would try to conceal his assets.
The budget Giuliani promised to adhere to was drawn from funds from Social Security and retirement accounts.
His committee of bankruptcy creditors told a bankruptcy judge, who controls his spending that they will not let the former New York City mayor drive his creditors “off a cliff.”
“Unfortunately, the committee is not surprised by the Debtor’s failure to file complete and accurate financial disclosures,” they stated in a court filing.
On December 21, 2023, Giuliani declared bankruptcy six days after a jury in Washington, D.C., ordered him to pay $148 million to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the two Georgia election workers whom he falsely accused of stealing the 2020 presidential election from his client Donald Trump.
Judge Beryl A. Howell said she was concerned that Giuliani would try to conceal his assets.
The budget Giuliani promised to adhere to was drawn from funds from Social Security and retirement accounts.
His committee of bankruptcy creditors told a bankruptcy judge, who controls his spending that they will not let the former New York City mayor drive his creditors “off a cliff.”
“Unfortunately, the committee is not surprised by the Debtor’s failure to file complete and accurate financial disclosures,” they stated in a court filing.
- 5/5/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
As contractions and cost-cutting continue to hit the nonfiction space, a major producer is changing its documentary strategy: The New York Times.
The Times is restructuring its documentary unit, which is behind its The New York Times Presents series, which has produced nearly four dozen documentaries, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is changing the unit with the goal of further enmeshing non-fiction video filmmaking into the company’s existing sub brands and verticals.
Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the Times will be reducing its documentary output. Rumors have been swirling in the nonfiction community about the future of the Times‘ documentaries for some time. The media company released over 20 films in 2019 under their New York Times Presents banner while it released only four films in 2023.
“We just premiered a new film from The New York Times Presents last week, with two additional films presently in production, as...
The Times is restructuring its documentary unit, which is behind its The New York Times Presents series, which has produced nearly four dozen documentaries, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is changing the unit with the goal of further enmeshing non-fiction video filmmaking into the company’s existing sub brands and verticals.
Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the Times will be reducing its documentary output. Rumors have been swirling in the nonfiction community about the future of the Times‘ documentaries for some time. The media company released over 20 films in 2019 under their New York Times Presents banner while it released only four films in 2023.
“We just premiered a new film from The New York Times Presents last week, with two additional films presently in production, as...
- 5/3/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After Hunter Biden’s attorneys threatened to sue Fox News for defamation, the network removed the six-part miniseries, The Trial of Hunter Biden.
Hunter’s attorneys threatened to sue Fox News for violating “revenge” laws and publishing since-debunked bribery accusations as part of a scheme to portray him inaccurately.
The letter, which President Joe Biden’s son’s counsel delivered to Fox News attorneys last week, includes a request for the network to “preserve all documents potentially relevant to the allegations in this letter” – a common precursor to litigation.
“We anticipate that litigation against Fox … is imminent,” the letter read.
Hunter’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, has represented well-known people like Michael Jackson, Chris Brown and Winona Ryder.
Geragos demanded Fox News issue numerous retractions and corrections for reporting on Hunter’s overseas business schemes.
“For the last five years, Fox News has relentlessly attacked Hunter Biden and made him a...
Hunter’s attorneys threatened to sue Fox News for violating “revenge” laws and publishing since-debunked bribery accusations as part of a scheme to portray him inaccurately.
The letter, which President Joe Biden’s son’s counsel delivered to Fox News attorneys last week, includes a request for the network to “preserve all documents potentially relevant to the allegations in this letter” – a common precursor to litigation.
“We anticipate that litigation against Fox … is imminent,” the letter read.
Hunter’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, has represented well-known people like Michael Jackson, Chris Brown and Winona Ryder.
Geragos demanded Fox News issue numerous retractions and corrections for reporting on Hunter’s overseas business schemes.
“For the last five years, Fox News has relentlessly attacked Hunter Biden and made him a...
- 5/3/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Jim Hoft, the founder of the right-wing media site The Gateway Pundit, announced that this company filed for bankruptcy after it faced many lawsuits about false claims it made about the 2020 election.
The Gateway Pundit has been facing litigation by election workers and other people who endured harassment after the site made inaccurate claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Some of these lawsuits were made by people who claim to have received numerous threats after being vilified in fake stories.
One lawsuit is being brought by mother-and-daughter Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. Last year, the pair won a $148 million defamation verdict against the former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
According to the company, the litigation forced it to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida.
Their petition estimated it had assets between $500,000 and $1 million.
“Tgp Communications, the parent company of The Gateway Pundit, recently...
The Gateway Pundit has been facing litigation by election workers and other people who endured harassment after the site made inaccurate claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Some of these lawsuits were made by people who claim to have received numerous threats after being vilified in fake stories.
One lawsuit is being brought by mother-and-daughter Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. Last year, the pair won a $148 million defamation verdict against the former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
According to the company, the litigation forced it to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida.
Their petition estimated it had assets between $500,000 and $1 million.
“Tgp Communications, the parent company of The Gateway Pundit, recently...
- 4/30/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Hunter Biden plans to level a lawsuit against the right-wing network Fox News “imminently,” according to a letter obtained by multiple outlets on Monday.
The letter, issued by Biden attorney Mark Geragos, warns Fox News Corp. and Fox News Digital that they are preparing to sue over “conspiracy and subsequent actions to defame Mr. Biden and paint him in a false light, as well as the unlicensed commercial exploitation of his image, name and likeness, and the unlawful publication of hacked intimate images of him.”
The letter specifically mentions “The Trial of Hunter Biden,...
The letter, issued by Biden attorney Mark Geragos, warns Fox News Corp. and Fox News Digital that they are preparing to sue over “conspiracy and subsequent actions to defame Mr. Biden and paint him in a false light, as well as the unlicensed commercial exploitation of his image, name and likeness, and the unlawful publication of hacked intimate images of him.”
The letter specifically mentions “The Trial of Hunter Biden,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
On Wednesday, an Arizona grand jury indicted 18 of Donald Trump’s allies for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Boris Epshteyn, a former White House aide who has remained one of Trump’s closest advisers, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows are three of 18 indicted allies. Their names were redacted in documents released, but court officials confirmed that they were included in the group charged.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) announced the indictment Wednesday night. She focused on the 11 people who acted as pro-Trump electors in Arizona.
“A state grand jury made up of everyday regular Arizonans has now handed down felony indictments for all 11 Republican electors as well as several others connected to this scheme,” Mayes stated.
“These are serious indictments, but this is the first hurdle the state must pass in our constitutional criminal justice system,...
Boris Epshteyn, a former White House aide who has remained one of Trump’s closest advisers, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows are three of 18 indicted allies. Their names were redacted in documents released, but court officials confirmed that they were included in the group charged.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) announced the indictment Wednesday night. She focused on the 11 people who acted as pro-Trump electors in Arizona.
“A state grand jury made up of everyday regular Arizonans has now handed down felony indictments for all 11 Republican electors as well as several others connected to this scheme,” Mayes stated.
“These are serious indictments, but this is the first hurdle the state must pass in our constitutional criminal justice system,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and John Eastman were among 18 co-defendants indicted by an Arizona grand jury Wednesday on charges stemming from their attempts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results by nominating fake electors.
The indictment capped off a year-long investigation spearheaded by Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes (D). Wednesday’s filing lists 11 named defendants and seven redacted defendants who are charged with six counts of forgery, one count of conspiracy, one count of fraudulent schemes and artifices, and one count of fraudulent schemes and practices.
The filing redacted the...
The indictment capped off a year-long investigation spearheaded by Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes (D). Wednesday’s filing lists 11 named defendants and seven redacted defendants who are charged with six counts of forgery, one count of conspiracy, one count of fraudulent schemes and artifices, and one count of fraudulent schemes and practices.
The filing redacted the...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jeremy Childs
- Rollingstone.com
For almost as long as there has been a Late Night With Seth Meyers there has been “A Closer Look,” which is essentially Meyers’ version of a monologue.
Except instead of a traditional monologue, where the topic changes almost as quickly as the jokes fly, “A Closer Look” allows Meyers to sometimes spend 10-plus minutes engaging in a deeper conversation about the biggest news story of the day, which could be about anything from Donald Trump’s legal woes to Rudy Giuliani’s repulsive bathroom habits (note: there’s usually at least one Giuliani joke—even if the former NYC Mayor is not in the news).
With hundreds of “A Closer Look” segments in the can, you might think that asking Meyers to choose a favorite might be a lot like asking a parent to choose their favorite child.
Continue reading Yes, Seth Meyers Does Have a Favorite “A Closer Look” at LateNighter.
Except instead of a traditional monologue, where the topic changes almost as quickly as the jokes fly, “A Closer Look” allows Meyers to sometimes spend 10-plus minutes engaging in a deeper conversation about the biggest news story of the day, which could be about anything from Donald Trump’s legal woes to Rudy Giuliani’s repulsive bathroom habits (note: there’s usually at least one Giuliani joke—even if the former NYC Mayor is not in the news).
With hundreds of “A Closer Look” segments in the can, you might think that asking Meyers to choose a favorite might be a lot like asking a parent to choose their favorite child.
Continue reading Yes, Seth Meyers Does Have a Favorite “A Closer Look” at LateNighter.
- 4/18/2024
- by Jennifer M. Wood
- LateNighter
Everyone knows the iconic ending to The Sopranos – even if they’ve never seen the beloved HBO drama. On the off chance you don’t know how Tony Soprano’s story concludes and want to preserve the experience for when you finally spring for Max, be aware the following contains…
Spoilers
Anywho, New Jersey crime lord Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) dies. Or maybe he doesn’t. But he probably does. As Tony gathers with his family at Holsten’s for some onion rings in the final scene of the series, the tension begins to ramp up. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” blares from the jukebox as the camera drifts across the dining room, highlighting a nondescript mobster-looking guy in a Members Only jacket. Just as Tony’s daughter Meadow begins to enter the restaurant, having conquered a parallel parking challenge, the series cuts to black. It’s all over.
Spoilers
Anywho, New Jersey crime lord Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) dies. Or maybe he doesn’t. But he probably does. As Tony gathers with his family at Holsten’s for some onion rings in the final scene of the series, the tension begins to ramp up. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” blares from the jukebox as the camera drifts across the dining room, highlighting a nondescript mobster-looking guy in a Members Only jacket. Just as Tony’s daughter Meadow begins to enter the restaurant, having conquered a parallel parking challenge, the series cuts to black. It’s all over.
- 4/17/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
A long-rumored video of James Gandolfini reprising his Emmy-winning role of Tony Soprano has been unearthed.
The footage (below) has Gandolfini and his co-star Edie Falco back in their roles as The Sopranos power couple Tony and Carmela.
The clip was privately produced in 2010 — three years after the HBO drama’s finale — in an effort to lure LeBron James to the New York Knicks.
The scene takes place “Two Years Later,” following the end of the show. “Yeah, life’s good here Carm, even if we are in the witness protection program,” Tony says to his wife. Then, they discussed the possibility of James moving to New York and finding him the perfect home: Madison Square Garden. The video was obtained by former ESPN host Pablo Torre and aired on his Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast. The scene starts at the 9:30-minute mark.
The existence of the tape was...
The footage (below) has Gandolfini and his co-star Edie Falco back in their roles as The Sopranos power couple Tony and Carmela.
The clip was privately produced in 2010 — three years after the HBO drama’s finale — in an effort to lure LeBron James to the New York Knicks.
The scene takes place “Two Years Later,” following the end of the show. “Yeah, life’s good here Carm, even if we are in the witness protection program,” Tony says to his wife. Then, they discussed the possibility of James moving to New York and finding him the perfect home: Madison Square Garden. The video was obtained by former ESPN host Pablo Torre and aired on his Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast. The scene starts at the 9:30-minute mark.
The existence of the tape was...
- 4/16/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: Jury selection has ended for the day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, with 11 people so far having gone through an extensive questionnaire. A total of 32 potential jurors were left in the courtroom.
After the prospective jurors left the courtroom, Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche requested that his client be excused from the proceedings on April 25. That’s the day that the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution.
But Merchan rejected the request. “Arguing before the Supreme Court is a big deal, and I can certainly appreciate why your client would want to be there. But a trial in New York Supreme Court … is also a big deal,” he said, per a pool report. “I will see him here next week.”
The trial will be dark on Wednesdays, when Merchan has other court duties. But he has not ruled out...
After the prospective jurors left the courtroom, Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche requested that his client be excused from the proceedings on April 25. That’s the day that the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution.
But Merchan rejected the request. “Arguing before the Supreme Court is a big deal, and I can certainly appreciate why your client would want to be there. But a trial in New York Supreme Court … is also a big deal,” he said, per a pool report. “I will see him here next week.”
The trial will be dark on Wednesdays, when Merchan has other court duties. But he has not ruled out...
- 4/15/2024
- by Sean Piccoli and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Over its half-century run, Saturday Night Live has inevitably booked some problematic hosts, including Andrew Dice Clay, (misogynist humor); Rudy Giuliani (illegal campaign activities); Robert Blake (tried for murder); Elon Musk (general insufferability and dalliance with neo Nazis) and Donald Trump (attempted overthow of the US government.)
And then there’s O.J. Simpson, who hosted in 1978, toward the end of his record-setting football career, and went on to be very credibly accused of double murder.
Though erased forever from the list of prospective return hosts, Simpson managed to make almost innumerable later appearances on the show, when Norm Macdonald used his position as anchor of “Weekend Update” to pound on Simpson mercilessly for being a vicious murderer (despite his subsequent acquittal).
According to Norm, his quest for humor (and justice) wound up getting him fired from the show. He said the late NBC West Coast President, Don Ohlmeyer, who...
And then there’s O.J. Simpson, who hosted in 1978, toward the end of his record-setting football career, and went on to be very credibly accused of double murder.
Though erased forever from the list of prospective return hosts, Simpson managed to make almost innumerable later appearances on the show, when Norm Macdonald used his position as anchor of “Weekend Update” to pound on Simpson mercilessly for being a vicious murderer (despite his subsequent acquittal).
According to Norm, his quest for humor (and justice) wound up getting him fired from the show. He said the late NBC West Coast President, Don Ohlmeyer, who...
- 4/12/2024
- by Bill Carter
- LateNighter
Just minutes before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was set to get underway in April 2023, New York Post Editor-in-Chief Keith Poole and star columnist Miranda Devine were on a mission to find an extra seat. Inside the Washington Hilton hotel, the pair had a very special guest that they needed to accommodate and their table was oversubscribed. After some musical chairs among staffers, Vivek Ramaswamy spent much of the evening talking with Poole, a Brit feted as a “boy wonder” in Murdoch circles.
Poole, who like all Murdoch editors has a direct line to “the boss,” had already created waves in his handling of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential announcement. “Been There, Don That” was the headline that was tucked away on page 26 of the Nov. 22, 2022 edition of the Post. But it was the teaser at the bottom of the front page that went viral. “Florida man makes announcement.”
Soon, Poole would be in a pickle.
Poole, who like all Murdoch editors has a direct line to “the boss,” had already created waves in his handling of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential announcement. “Been There, Don That” was the headline that was tucked away on page 26 of the Nov. 22, 2022 edition of the Post. But it was the teaser at the bottom of the front page that went viral. “Florida man makes announcement.”
Soon, Poole would be in a pickle.
- 4/11/2024
- by Lachlan Cartwright
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was slammed on social media for arguing in court that he should not be forced to sell his $3.5 million Palm Beach, Florida, penthouse in his bankruptcy case.
Giuliani filed papers opposing a group of creditors’ bid to collect their debts in his Chapter 11 bankruptcy case by selling his Palm Beach condominium.
However, the former New York City mayor’s legal team has claimed that he should be allowed to keep the property, as he intends to use it as his primary residence after selling his Manhattan apartment.
The filing states that Giuliani uses both of his residences to operate his podcast businesses, citing that each home has a “studio.”
His attorneys also argued that he wants to utilize the Palm Beach home as a studio to produce podcasts and “grow his broadcast income.”
They noted that he will “need a place to operate...
Giuliani filed papers opposing a group of creditors’ bid to collect their debts in his Chapter 11 bankruptcy case by selling his Palm Beach condominium.
However, the former New York City mayor’s legal team has claimed that he should be allowed to keep the property, as he intends to use it as his primary residence after selling his Manhattan apartment.
The filing states that Giuliani uses both of his residences to operate his podcast businesses, citing that each home has a “studio.”
His attorneys also argued that he wants to utilize the Palm Beach home as a studio to produce podcasts and “grow his broadcast income.”
They noted that he will “need a place to operate...
- 4/10/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Donald Trump is not only the 45th President of America, but he’s also throwing his hat into the ring once again to try and become the 47th President of the U.S.
A very polarizing political figure, in addition to being the leader of the free world, he also has real-estate mogul to his resume, as well as actor, appearing in many movies over the years.
But, why has he had so many cameos in the past? During a Hollywood Reporter interview, actor Matt Damon stated that Trump had a special requirement for filmmakers who wanted to use any of his properties in their films, and that was apparently to give him a small movie role in the flick.
Most of these movie appearances have caught fans completely off guard. Below is the top “unexpected” movie cameos Donald Trump has made.
Studio 54
Studio 54 was the biggest and hottest...
A very polarizing political figure, in addition to being the leader of the free world, he also has real-estate mogul to his resume, as well as actor, appearing in many movies over the years.
But, why has he had so many cameos in the past? During a Hollywood Reporter interview, actor Matt Damon stated that Trump had a special requirement for filmmakers who wanted to use any of his properties in their films, and that was apparently to give him a small movie role in the flick.
Most of these movie appearances have caught fans completely off guard. Below is the top “unexpected” movie cameos Donald Trump has made.
Studio 54
Studio 54 was the biggest and hottest...
- 4/5/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani defended his support of former President Donald Trump, claiming it would “help me in heaven” while admitting that it would likely lead to him being disbarred in Washington, D.C., and New York.
The former New York mayor recorded an episode with Dr. Maria Ryan on his Uncovering the Truth podcast. In the segment, he again falsely claimed that Trump had won the 2020 election against President Joe Biden.
Giuliani told Ryan that “the bar association is going to crucify me no matter what” for revealing some “confidential stuff.”
“I will be disbarred in New York and Washington, and it will have nothing to do with anything I did wrong,” he said. “And I consider that something that will help me in heaven for sticking to my principles and not being a weakling like all these weaklings who are afraid to represent Trump.”
As a lawyer, Giuliani,...
The former New York mayor recorded an episode with Dr. Maria Ryan on his Uncovering the Truth podcast. In the segment, he again falsely claimed that Trump had won the 2020 election against President Joe Biden.
Giuliani told Ryan that “the bar association is going to crucify me no matter what” for revealing some “confidential stuff.”
“I will be disbarred in New York and Washington, and it will have nothing to do with anything I did wrong,” he said. “And I consider that something that will help me in heaven for sticking to my principles and not being a weakling like all these weaklings who are afraid to represent Trump.”
As a lawyer, Giuliani,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Casey Rivera
- Uinterview
This weekend, Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani sent an email message to his supporters claiming that President Joe Biden is trying to put him behind bars.
Giuliani stated in his appeal, “Friend, There’s no other way to say this… You may truly be my only hope. The Biden Regime is sending a top ally of President Trump to Prison!”
“The Deep State is hellbent on indicting, arresting, bankrupting, and imprisoning President Trump and his top allies for daring to challenge the corrupt forces that have hijacked our once Free Republic,” the message read. “And as the lawyer who successfully defended President Trump from impeachment, I am at the top of their list.”
The Rudy Giuliani Freedom Fund sent out this email that contained his mugshot from Fulton County, Georgia. Last year, he was charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state.
“I didn’t give up...
Giuliani stated in his appeal, “Friend, There’s no other way to say this… You may truly be my only hope. The Biden Regime is sending a top ally of President Trump to Prison!”
“The Deep State is hellbent on indicting, arresting, bankrupting, and imprisoning President Trump and his top allies for daring to challenge the corrupt forces that have hijacked our once Free Republic,” the message read. “And as the lawyer who successfully defended President Trump from impeachment, I am at the top of their list.”
The Rudy Giuliani Freedom Fund sent out this email that contained his mugshot from Fulton County, Georgia. Last year, he was charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state.
“I didn’t give up...
- 3/26/2024
- by Anushka Desai
- Uinterview
President Joe Biden‘s campaign mocked Donald Trump‘s fundraising numbers in an email, dubbing the former President “Broke Don.”
In public election filings, numbers show Trump’s campaign raised $10.9 million in February and $11 million through his joint fundraising committee. Trump’s campaign currently holds $42 million in cash.
Biden’s campaign raised significantly more, roughly $53 million in the same month. Biden’s campaign currently has $155 million in cash, almost four times as much as Trump’s campaign.
The email, sent on Thursday, says, “Not a Winning Campaign: Broke Don Hides in Basement.”
Trump repeatedly said Biden was “hiding in his basement” during the 2020 campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Trump can’t raise money, isn’t campaigning, and is letting convicts and conspiracy theorists run his campaign.”
While Biden has been traveling to the battleground states, Trump has only held a rally in Ohio and stayed at his Florida home throughout March.
In public election filings, numbers show Trump’s campaign raised $10.9 million in February and $11 million through his joint fundraising committee. Trump’s campaign currently holds $42 million in cash.
Biden’s campaign raised significantly more, roughly $53 million in the same month. Biden’s campaign currently has $155 million in cash, almost four times as much as Trump’s campaign.
The email, sent on Thursday, says, “Not a Winning Campaign: Broke Don Hides in Basement.”
Trump repeatedly said Biden was “hiding in his basement” during the 2020 campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Trump can’t raise money, isn’t campaigning, and is letting convicts and conspiracy theorists run his campaign.”
While Biden has been traveling to the battleground states, Trump has only held a rally in Ohio and stayed at his Florida home throughout March.
- 3/23/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Lev Parnas, the former associate of Rudy Giuliani, testified to Congress that he participated in a coordinated effort to accuse President Joe Biden‘s family of corruption. Parnass stated that former President Donald Trump, Giuliani and many GOP politicians and conservative media members helped spread these lies.
Parnas was sentenced in June 2022 for fraud and campaign finance crimes.
On March 21, he gave his testimony at Biden’s impeachment hearing after Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) asked him about when “the campaign to dig up dirt on Biden” turned into “a campaign to spread disinformation and lies about Biden.”
“Shortly after my arrest on October 9, 2019, to now, I have been trying to share the irrefutable truth with you,” Parnas stated. “The American people have been lied to by Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and various cohorts of individuals in government and media positions. They created falsehoods to serve their own interests knowing it...
Parnas was sentenced in June 2022 for fraud and campaign finance crimes.
On March 21, he gave his testimony at Biden’s impeachment hearing after Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) asked him about when “the campaign to dig up dirt on Biden” turned into “a campaign to spread disinformation and lies about Biden.”
“Shortly after my arrest on October 9, 2019, to now, I have been trying to share the irrefutable truth with you,” Parnas stated. “The American people have been lied to by Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and various cohorts of individuals in government and media positions. They created falsehoods to serve their own interests knowing it...
- 3/22/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Updated, with additional details from the hearing: The three major news networks largely bypassed live coverage of the latest chapter in a House GOP-led inquiry of whether to impeach President Joe Biden.
That in and of itself was a sign of just how much the effort has been losing steam, even among Republican lawmakers.
The House Oversight hearing, titled “Influence Peddling: Examining Joe Biden’s Abuse of Public Office,” featured Tony Bobulinski a former associate of Hunter Biden. Also testifying, albeit remotely, was Jason Galanis, another associate, who is in an Alabama prison serving a sentence for securities fraud.
Also testifying, as a Democratic witness, was Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani. Parnas said that Giuliani, in advance of the 2020 presidential election, trafficked in false claims that the Biden’s were involved in a Ukrainian corruption scheme, and that the Russians were behind the disinformation effort.
CNN, MSNBC...
That in and of itself was a sign of just how much the effort has been losing steam, even among Republican lawmakers.
The House Oversight hearing, titled “Influence Peddling: Examining Joe Biden’s Abuse of Public Office,” featured Tony Bobulinski a former associate of Hunter Biden. Also testifying, albeit remotely, was Jason Galanis, another associate, who is in an Alabama prison serving a sentence for securities fraud.
Also testifying, as a Democratic witness, was Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani. Parnas said that Giuliani, in advance of the 2020 presidential election, trafficked in false claims that the Biden’s were involved in a Ukrainian corruption scheme, and that the Russians were behind the disinformation effort.
CNN, MSNBC...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The Republican impeachment push against President Joe Biden has always rested on the thinnest of evidentiary ice, but with one of their key informants facing criminal charges for lying to federal investigators, the charade is now on the verge of falling apart.
On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee — one of the three Republican-controlled committees overseeing the Biden impeachment inquiry — held a hearing in an attempt to salvage the effort.
Democrats brought in Lev Parnas, a former Rudy Giuliani crony who was a key figure in the Ukraine scandal that led to Trump’s first impeachment.
On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee — one of the three Republican-controlled committees overseeing the Biden impeachment inquiry — held a hearing in an attempt to salvage the effort.
Democrats brought in Lev Parnas, a former Rudy Giuliani crony who was a key figure in the Ukraine scandal that led to Trump’s first impeachment.
- 3/20/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
When Jimmy Fallon began his run as host of The Tonight Show, his memorable opening bit included an array of stars and celebrities—Robert De Niro, Tina Fey, Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian, a pre-disgrace Rudy Guiliani, Mike Tyson, Lady Gaga, and more—planting 100 dollar bills on his desk,, each allegedly paying off their bets that Jimmy would never be the host of television’s franchise late-night show.
So do they each owe him a thousand now?
As of last month, it’s been ten years since Fallon took over—from Jay Leno—the chair behind the desk at The Tonight Show, bringing it back to its birthplace, New York City. In that decade: a lot of laughs, sketches, impressions, games, music performances, guests. Highs and lows, a pandemic here, a writers’ strike there; millions of views on YouTube and other sites; the usual complement of the thrills and spills and...
So do they each owe him a thousand now?
As of last month, it’s been ten years since Fallon took over—from Jay Leno—the chair behind the desk at The Tonight Show, bringing it back to its birthplace, New York City. In that decade: a lot of laughs, sketches, impressions, games, music performances, guests. Highs and lows, a pandemic here, a writers’ strike there; millions of views on YouTube and other sites; the usual complement of the thrills and spills and...
- 3/19/2024
- by Bill Carter
- LateNighter
John Oliver dinged Kate Middleton for her Photoshop fail and got a cameo from Jersey Shore’s Snooki on Last Week Tonight.
At the top of the show, Oliver took a swipe at the drama in England over Kensington Palace’s release of a statement in which the Princess of Wales admitted to editing a photo of her and her three kids.
“A certain someone’s Adobe free trial expired in a pretty public manner,” Oliver quipped.
After a photo of Middleton and her three kids was released to the public to commemorate Mother’s Day in the UK, the picture was withdrawn from news agencies after it was revealed it had been manipulated.
“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” read the apology from Middleton. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had...
At the top of the show, Oliver took a swipe at the drama in England over Kensington Palace’s release of a statement in which the Princess of Wales admitted to editing a photo of her and her three kids.
“A certain someone’s Adobe free trial expired in a pretty public manner,” Oliver quipped.
After a photo of Middleton and her three kids was released to the public to commemorate Mother’s Day in the UK, the picture was withdrawn from news agencies after it was revealed it had been manipulated.
“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” read the apology from Middleton. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had...
- 3/18/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
If your lawyers advised you to commit a crime, does that exonerate you?
Former President Donald Trump intends to argue this is what happened, and that he is indeed exonerated, in the case of hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels in 2016.
In a court filing publicly released Tuesday, Trump’s attorneys filed notice of their plans to use an “advice of counsel” argument, of sorts, claiming that Trump did not think he was committing a crime because his lawyers were part of the ordeal.
“President Trump intends to elicit evidence concerning the presence,...
Former President Donald Trump intends to argue this is what happened, and that he is indeed exonerated, in the case of hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels in 2016.
In a court filing publicly released Tuesday, Trump’s attorneys filed notice of their plans to use an “advice of counsel” argument, of sorts, claiming that Trump did not think he was committing a crime because his lawyers were part of the ordeal.
“President Trump intends to elicit evidence concerning the presence,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jeremy Childs
- Rollingstone.com
Ken Block couldn’t believe it. The mild-mannered Republican elections expert had seen a lot of things in his brief work as a consultant for former President Donald Trump’s campaign, after he was hired in late 2020 to find proof of mass election fraud that could stand up in court. This, however, was special.
A group of pro-Trump activists in Wisconsin were convinced they had found 740,070 cases of Wisconsin voters who voted twice — or around 22 percent of all votes cast in the state that year. The claim, which would have...
A group of pro-Trump activists in Wisconsin were convinced they had found 740,070 cases of Wisconsin voters who voted twice — or around 22 percent of all votes cast in the state that year. The claim, which would have...
- 3/12/2024
- by Adam Rawnsley
- Rollingstone.com
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani can appeal his $148 million defamation verdict if pre-approved donors cover his legal fees.
In December 2023, the former mayor of New York City was found guilty of defamation against mother and daughter Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. Without evidence, Giuliani repeatedly accused the duo of committing voter fraud in Georgia during the 2020 election. His claims were made to support former President Donald Trump‘s false claims of a “rigged election” for which no proof was ever provided.
The accusations led to Freeman and Moss experiencing racist and violent threats that “changed their lives forever.”
After a judge ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million, the former mayor filed for bankruptcy. In the court filing, Giuliani claimed he only earned $2,308 per month despite spending $43,797 in monthly expenses.
Giuliani’s bankruptcy judge said he can appeal the verdict if his legal expenses are covered by court-approved donors. Fees cannot come from Giuliani’s current assets,...
In December 2023, the former mayor of New York City was found guilty of defamation against mother and daughter Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. Without evidence, Giuliani repeatedly accused the duo of committing voter fraud in Georgia during the 2020 election. His claims were made to support former President Donald Trump‘s false claims of a “rigged election” for which no proof was ever provided.
The accusations led to Freeman and Moss experiencing racist and violent threats that “changed their lives forever.”
After a judge ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million, the former mayor filed for bankruptcy. In the court filing, Giuliani claimed he only earned $2,308 per month despite spending $43,797 in monthly expenses.
Giuliani’s bankruptcy judge said he can appeal the verdict if his legal expenses are covered by court-approved donors. Fees cannot come from Giuliani’s current assets,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
NBC has set a two-hour primetime special to celebrate the 10th anniverary of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fallon announced the special on his show Monday night, saying the past week was officially the show’s 10-year anniversary. The special will air May 14.
“We are so grateful that we get to do this job. I want to thank everyone on our staff and crew and of course all of you for tuning in every single night for the past 10 years to celebrate, really, thank you so much,” Fallon said in his opening. “To celebrate, NBC is going to air a two-hour primetime Best of Tonight Show special on May 14, the best moments of the Tonight Show from the past 10 years featuring some of our favorite sketches, guests and musical performances, from “Tight Pants” with Will Ferrell to me almost dating Nicole Kidman — I still can’t believe that happened...
“We are so grateful that we get to do this job. I want to thank everyone on our staff and crew and of course all of you for tuning in every single night for the past 10 years to celebrate, really, thank you so much,” Fallon said in his opening. “To celebrate, NBC is going to air a two-hour primetime Best of Tonight Show special on May 14, the best moments of the Tonight Show from the past 10 years featuring some of our favorite sketches, guests and musical performances, from “Tight Pants” with Will Ferrell to me almost dating Nicole Kidman — I still can’t believe that happened...
- 2/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
John Avlon, who recently departed CNN, has officially launched his bid for a New York congressional seat.
He is running in the first congressional district, which covers Suffolk County and is currently held by Rep. Nick Lalota (R-ny), who has endorsed Donald Trump in the presidential race. Avlon faces a crowded Democratic field in the June 25 primary.
“I believe the United States is the greatest democracy the world has ever known, but right now, our democracy is in danger,” he said in an announcement video posted today.
“We need to build the broadest possible coalition to defeat Donald Trump, defend our democracy, and win back the House from his Maga minions who don’t even seem interested in solving problems anymore.”
Avlon was previously the editor in chief of The Daily Beast and, before that, chief speechwriter for then-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He departed CNN earlier this month, after...
He is running in the first congressional district, which covers Suffolk County and is currently held by Rep. Nick Lalota (R-ny), who has endorsed Donald Trump in the presidential race. Avlon faces a crowded Democratic field in the June 25 primary.
“I believe the United States is the greatest democracy the world has ever known, but right now, our democracy is in danger,” he said in an announcement video posted today.
“We need to build the broadest possible coalition to defeat Donald Trump, defend our democracy, and win back the House from his Maga minions who don’t even seem interested in solving problems anymore.”
Avlon was previously the editor in chief of The Daily Beast and, before that, chief speechwriter for then-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He departed CNN earlier this month, after...
- 2/21/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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