Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and prominent figure in American politics, has recently made headlines for his financial troubles. Just hours after filing for bankruptcy, Giuliani was spotted at an ATM in New York City, hastily withdrawing money.
TMZ obtained exclusive photos of Giuliani at a Citi Bank ATM, where witnesses reported that he spent a mere five minutes conducting his financial transaction. The sight of the former mayor, known for his high-profile legal career and political endeavors, withdrawing money from an ATM is undoubtedly a striking image. It serves as a reminder of the financial challenges Giuliani is currently facing.
As we previously reported, earlier this week, Giuliani suffered a significant blow in court when a jury ordered him to pay $146 million to two former Georgia election workers in a defamation case related to the 2020 election. The verdict adds to the mounting legal and financial burdens Giuliani has been grappling with in recent times. Faced with such a substantial settlement, it is no wonder that he has resorted to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Giuliani political adviser Ted Goodman said jas since said, “The filing should be a surprise to no one,” Giuliani political adviser Ted Goodman explained on Thursday. “No person could have reasonably believed that Mayor Rudy Giuliani would be able to pay such a high punitive amount. Chapter 11 will afford Mayor Giuliani the opportunity and time to pursue an appeal, while providing transparency for his finances under the supervision of the bankruptcy court, to ensure all creditors are treated equally and fairly throughout the process.”
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What Happens When You File For Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
When a company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it initiates a process that allows it to reorganize its debts and operations while remaining in business. The company creates a plan to repay its creditors over time and seeks approval from the bankruptcy court. During this process, the company may continue its normal operations, but it is under the supervision of the court and must adhere to certain restrictions. The goal of Chapter 11 bankruptcy is to provide the company with an opportunity to become financially stable and ultimately emerge from bankruptcy as a stronger and more viable entity.
Giuliani’s bankruptcy filing on the same day as his ATM visit sheds light on the extent of his financial difficulties. According to reports, he claims to owe hundreds of millions of dollars in lawsuits, legal fees, and taxes. In his bankruptcy filing, Giuliani stated that his net worth falls between $1 and $10 million, making it impossible for him to repay his enormous debts.
Almost comical, however in reality you can’t pull $150,000,000 out the ATM in one day.