Rudy Giuliani is suspended from law practice in New York State

[SteveG]

anybody see my law license?


Rudy Giuliani, was suspended from law practice in New York state on Thursday, after a state appeals court found he had lied in arguing that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from his client, former US President Donald Trump

The Appellate Division in Manhattan said there was "uncontroverted" evidence that Giuliani "communicated demonstrably false and misleading statements to courts, lawmakers and the public" in connection with Trump's effort to overturn the election's result.

"These false statements were made to improperly bolster (Giuliani's) narrative that due to widespread voter fraud, victory in the 2020 United States presidential election was stolen from his client," the court said. "We conclude that respondent's conduct immediately threatens the public interest and warrants interim suspension from the practice of law."

The interim suspension takes effect immediately, pending further proceedings before an attorney grievance committee.

Neither Giuliani nor his lawyer Bob Costello immediately responded to requests for comment.

[Lux Interior]

He can still grift, though.

[SteveG]

good one:
From "The Mayor of 9/11" to "The 9/11 of Mayors."

[Lemon Drop]

Rudy can explain everything.

Press conference at 2 pm today at 4 Seasons Landscaping.

[SteveG]

He's appealing it to the Supreme Courtyard by Marriott.

[Numo]

Hard to feel sorry for this guy - he brought it all on himself.

I’m beginning to believe that people who supported Trump after the election aren’t misinformed, they are mentally ill.

[Sarcany]

Giuliani, in an interview with NBC News outside his Upper East Side apartment, griped that it "is ridiculous" that he was being disciplined without a hearing, and claimed that the judges only listening "to false allegations made by the Democrats."

Way to go, Rudy! Temporary suspension? Who needs it?!

He's going for full revocation of the license to practice law!!

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NEW YORK RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Effective April 1, 2009
As amended through June 24, 2020

While maintaining independence, a lawyer should be respectful and courteous in relations with a judge or hearing officer before whom the lawyer appears.... Haranguing and offensive tactics by lawyers interfere with the orderly administration of justice and have no proper place in our legal system.

[hal]

...waiting for Trump's, 'never heard of the guy...' response...

[NewtonMP2100]

.....rear......suspension.....?????

[SteveG]

Trump in a statement said Giuliani has been targeted “because he has been fighting what has already been proven to be a Fraudulent Election.”

“It’s nothing by a Witch Hunt, and they should be ashamed of themselves,” said Trump, who called Giuliani a “great American Patriot,” “the greatest Mayor in the history” of New York, and “the Elliot Ness of his generation,”