Local authorities in Arizona released a photo of Rudy Giuliani on Monday in connection with his indictment on state charges that he conspired to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.
The photo, released by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, comes after Giuliani was notified of his indictment during a celebration last month honoring his 80th birthday in Palm Beach, Florida. He pleaded not guilty.
Giuliani was required to appear in person for booking procedures following his virtual arraignment on May 21. Giuliani also confirmed paying a $10,000 cash bond.
A state grand jury in Arizona indicted Giuliani and other Trump aides in April in connection with an investigation into alleged efforts by the former president and his allies to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory in the state, which resulted in charges of conspiracy, fraud and forgery.
So-called “fake voters” who supported Trump in 2020 were also charged in the case, along with former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has also pleaded not guilty.
Giuliani told NBC News affiliate KPNX in an interview as he left Maricopa County Superior Court, he believed the case against him would be dismissed on constitutional grounds.
“This is a complete misuse of the criminal process to interfere in the 2024 election,” Giuliani said.
When asked if he regretted his actions related to the election interference case, Giuliani said, “Oh, my God, no,” before adding, “I’m very, very proud of it.”
Ted Goodman, a spokesman for Giuliani, also defended the former New York mayor in a statement, calling the allegations “outlandish” and saying Giuliani “will be fully vindicated.”
Trump is referred to as “Unindicted Co-conspirator 1” in the indictment but does not face charges.
Arizona was among seven states where “alternative voters” signed documents falsely claiming Trump’s victory over President Joe Biden.
Giuliani also faces charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, where he has also pleaded not guilty.
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