The New York State Bar Association has launched an inquiry into President Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, over his actions since Election Day. The bar association announced Monday it’s investigating whether Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and U.S. Attorney, should lose his membership in the organization, citing his remarks encouraging “trial by combat” before last week’s deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol and his efforts to cast doubt on the presidential election results.
NY STATE BAR ASSO., on Giuliani: This decision is historic for NYSBA, and we have not made it lightly. We cannot stand idly by and allow those intent on rending the fabric of our democracy to go unchecked.
Senator Brad Hoylman Refers Rudy Giuliani for Disbarment nytimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nytimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
NEW YORK Rudy Giuliani faced the possibility of disbarment Monday for his inflammatory comments prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol. The New York State Bar Association announced it will consider revoking his membership and state Sen. Brad Hoylman filed a formal complaint with the Attorney Grievance Committee, initiating a process that could result in Giuliani losing his law license. “I was .
Security efforts are ramping up in Washington D.C. and local areas ahead of next week's inauguration amid the FBI's warnings to prepare for violence from extremists.