Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred by the New York Supreme Court for his involvement in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference efforts. The decision, which was announced on Tuesday, immediately prohibits Giuliani from practicing law. This comes after Giuliani was previously suspended pending attorney discipline proceedings.
The court cited Giuliani’s misconduct as extremely serious, stating that he flagrantly misused his position as Trump’s personal attorney to make false statements about the 2020 Presidential election. These statements, some of which were perjurious, undermined the integrity of the electoral process and contributed to national strife. The court emphasized that Giuliani not only violated fundamental legal principles but also showed no remorse for his actions.
Giuliani’s disbarment marks a significant fall from grace for the once-prominent attorney who now faces the consequences of his unethical and harmful behavior in the aftermath of the contentious 2020 election. The court’s decision underscores the importance of upholding the integrity of the legal profession and holding attorneys accountable for their actions, especially when those actions have widespread and damaging consequences for the country.
