Federal agents executed a search warrant on Wednesday morning on properties owned by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who also served as former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.
The warrants are part of an ongoing investigation by federal prosecutors within the Southern District of New York (SDNY), who are looking into whether any laws were broken regarding Giuliani’s activities in Ukraine in 2019.
Investigators searched the former Trump confidante’s home and office in New York City. Several electronic devices, including Giuliani’s cellphone, were also seized as part of the investigation.
The search of Giuliani’s home and office were described by
28 Apr 2021
Wednesday on CNN, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) indicated that she was pleased about the developments involving former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced earlier in the day.
Giuliani, who had served as legal counsel for former President Donald Trump during his first impeachment trial, told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota she was “glad” the FBI had raided Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment.
“Well, going back to the first impeachment trial, Alisyn … we that knew Rudy Giuliani was a very important figure in everything that was happening,” she said. “And so I’m not surprised by this. I think it’s an important development and we have to keep people accountable. I’m glad the FBI is doing what they’re doing.”
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Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference back Sept. 24-26
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The Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference returns this fall, officials announced Tuesday.
The 34th biennial event is scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the Michigan Republican Party said in a statement.
Registration is available through the event s website.
The party will announce keynote speakers, panelists and events in the coming weeks, according to the release. This year s Mackinac conference is one of the most important we ve ever had, said Michigan GOP Chairman Ron Weiser. After how difficult this past year has been for small businesses, families and students, our speakers and panels will lay out a path to reinvigorate Michigan and ensure we come roaring back.
Federal investigators have executed search warrants at the Manhattan home and office of Rudy Giuliani, former President Donald Trump s attorney, a law enforcement official says.
The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for several years over his business dealings in Ukraine.
Details of the search were not immediately available, but it came as the Justice Department continued its investigation into the former New York City mayor and staunch Trump ally.
A file photograph of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for former president Donald Trump.(AP)
Investigators executed warrants on Wednesday morning (Late Wednesday or early Thursday AEST) at Mr Giuliani s home on Madison Avenue and his office on Park Avenue and seized electronic devices, a person familiar with the investigation told the AP.