Summary:

Rudy Giuliani missed a crucial court appearance in Lower Manhattan.
Giuliani faces a $148 million defamation judgment and potential asset forfeiture.
The hearing focused on whether his Florida condo is his primary residence.
Giuliani was recently held in contempt of court twice for failing to disclose assets and continued defamation.
Court adjourned until the afternoon following Giuliani's absence.

Giuliani's Court No-Show: What Happened?

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani failed to appear at his Thursday morning court appearance in Lower Manhattan. His absence has raised eyebrows, especially given recent legal troubles.

The Case:

Giuliani is facing a $148 million defamation judgment and the court is deciding whether he must forfeit assets, including his Florida condo and three World Series rings, to the two Georgia election workers he defamed. This hearing was to determine if his Florida condo is his primary residence.

Previous Contempt Charges:

This isn't Giuliani's first run-in with the courts. Last week, he was held in contempt of court twice: once in New York for failing to disclose assets and again in Washington, D.C., for continuing to slander the election workers. These incidents may impact his current case.

What's Next?

The court adjourned until the afternoon after Giuliani missed the morning session. Giuliani has already given up other assets, including a New York apartment, a car, and luxury watches. The outcome of this hearing will determine what other assets he could lose.

Source: CBS News