The Daily Populous Sunday May 19th, 2024 morning edition
Authored by abcnews.go.com and submitted by AudibleNod

Giuliani had bragged he couldn't be found to be served the papers.

Rudy Giuliani was served Friday night with notice of his indictment related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Arizona after his 80th birthday party and after boasting on social media that he had avoided being served.

"The final defendant was served moments ago. @RudyGiuliani nobody is above the law," Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes posted on X, replying directly to a post from Giuliani earlier Friday night taunting Mayes with a photo from his 80th birthday party for failing to deliver his indictment.

Giuliani, in a since-deleted tweet, wrote, "If Arizona authorities can't find me by tomorrow morning: 1. They must dismiss the indictment; 2. They must concede they can't count votes."

Mayes shared a screenshot of the post even after it was deleted.

Giuliani was served with the indictment after his birthday party, which was hosted in Palm Beach, Florida, by GOP consultant Caroline Wren, had ended and as he was walking to a car, according to his spokesman Ted Goodman.

"He was unfazed and enjoyed an incredible evening with hundreds of people, from all walks of life, who love and respect him for his contributions to society. We look forward to full vindication soon," Goodman said.

Former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Washington, Dec. 15, 2023. Jose Luis Magana/AP, FILE

When the indictment was announced in late April, an adviser to Giuliani said, "The continued weaponization of our justice system should concern every American, from Arizona to Michigan and everywhere in between, as it does permanent, irrevocable harm to the country."

Giuliani is scheduled to be in court Tuesday for his arraignment.

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn, and former Trump lawyers Jenna Ellis, John Eastman and Christina Bobb were among the others to be indicted on charges including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy.

DaveDurant on May 18th, 2024 at 23:52 UTC »

He could have lived out his life as a rich, sorta-famous guy in NYC but decided to be a traitor instead.

Enjoy consequences, dick.

Gnuadi on May 18th, 2024 at 23:50 UTC »

Could have just fucking retired and dropped from the limelight, were it not for his fucking ego-

AudibleNod on May 18th, 2024 at 23:47 UTC »

Imagine being 80 and being served with another indictment. Instead of quietly spending your birthday with your loving family and grandkids.

Imagine being 80 having spent a lifetime of public service. And at one point being the focal point of the entire nation. Only to be used as a punchline for late night talk show hosts and podcasters.

Imagine being 80 coming to the realization that hosting a press conference at a landscaping company parking lot won't be the most embarrassing thing you'll be known for.