Giuliani Looks to Toss Bankruptcy Lawsuit Over ‘Malicious’ Claim

Rudolph Giuliani took his first step toward seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit that poses the question most critical to his bankruptcy.

The Georgia election workers who won a $148 million judgment against the former New York mayor have asked the judge overseeing his Chapter 11 case to determine that the debt he owes them can’t be discharged through bankruptcy. The judgment, which came after a court found that he defamed the pair by falsely accusing them of election fraud, makes up the vast majority of Giuliani’s overall debt.

The Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea’ ArShaye “Shaye” Moss, ...