Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York City and personal attorney to former President Donald Trump, defended his right to retain his law license before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals on Wednesday. Giuliani contended that his legal arguments challenging the 2020 presidential election results in Pennsylvania were not frivolous, despite the ethics board’s efforts to disbar him.
In a detailed hearing, Giuliani explained that his legal maneuvers were part of a “fast-moving election law challenge” that did not afford him the time to fully investigate his client’s stance. He stressed that such circumstances were unique and should be factored into the court’s decision, arguing that his actions were grounded in a legitimate legal framework, even though they were unsuccessful.
This defense comes in the wake of Giuliani’s suspension of his law license in New York, where similar allegations of ethical breaches had been leveled against him. The hearing in D.C. marks a critical juncture in Giuliani’s prolonged legal battles as he faces multiple probes into his professional conduct.
- The top Washington court is considering Giuliani’s disbarment.
- He had his license suspended in New York in July.