A judge in New York found Giuliani in contempt of court on Monday for failing to comply with orders to turn over information about his assets to two former election workers.

Judge Howell found Mr Giuliani violated court orders barring him from defaming Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman.

Judge Beryl Howell threatened Rudy Giuliani with jail if he continues to defy a $148 million defamation judgment.