New York’s former mayor and Donald Trump’s attorney, when Trump was in office, is not without problems, and one that is currently haunting him is the accusation that he sexually assaulted a woman. Noelle Dunphy claims that when she worked as Giuliani’s business development director and public relations consultant from 2019 to 2021, he made numerous inappropriate sexual advances at her.
Dunphy’s Statements
In court documents, Dunphy claims to have served as an off-the-books employee for Rudy Giuliani during his tenure as Donald Trump’s lawyer. She alleges in a 70-page legal complaint that Giuliani coerced her into sexual activities and that he owes her nearly $2 million in unpaid wages.
While a Giuliani spokesperson denied the allegations, Dunphy, in her lawsuit, portrays the former New York City mayor as a womanizer, asserting that satisfying his sexual demands became a requirement for her employment.
Seeking at least $10 million in damages, Dunphy also claims to have audio recordings capturing Giuliani making sexual comments and engaging in inappropriate behavior. The lawsuit further alleges that Giuliani failed to fulfill a promised $1 million per year consulting payment, citing delays related to his divorce settlement.
According to Dunphy, Giuliani made unwelcome sexual advances from the outset, including demanding intimate acts and requesting her to work in revealing attire during video meetings.
Despite Giuliani’s divorce settlement in 2019, Dunphy contends she received only $12,000 in cash payments for living expenses, leaving a balance of $1,988,000 unpaid. Additionally, she accuses the mayor of reneging on a commitment to represent her for free in a legal dispute involving claims of domestic violence.
Noelle Dunphy Engages Abrams Fensterman for Rudy Giuliani Sexual Harassment Case
Abrams Fensterman, LLP has been retained by Noelle Dunphy as her legal representative. Dunphy is being represented by distinguished litigator Justin T. Kelton, Sharon P. Stiller (Director of the Employment Law Practice), and Amanda P. Small.
Attorney Kelton expressed the firm’s commitment, stating, “We are proud to stand with Noelle Dunphy in seeking accountability from one of the most powerful and well-connected men in the country. Ms. Dunphy charges that Mr. Giuliani grossly abused his power as both her boss and lawyer to take advantage of her in truly egregious ways. Abrams Fensterman is committed to deploying its extensive experience in complex litigation to bring this case to a fair and just resolution.”
Bankruptcy and Defamation
Mr. Kelton provided insights on Giuliani’s recent bankruptcy filing in a statement to Business Insider. Shortly before filing for bankruptcy, Giuliani faced a court ruling holding him accountable for defamation, resulting in a $148 million judgment due to the dissemination of conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
According to Business Insider, Giuliani also has outstanding debts, including $700,000 to the IRS, over $265,000 to New York tax authorities, and potential liabilities to several others who have filed lawsuits against him, including Hunter Biden, Noelle Dunphy, and Daniel Gill.
In the Business Insider article, Attorney Kelton emphasized, “Whatever the state of Mr. Giuliani’s finances, and whatever other circumstances he may face, we will never be deterred from our pursuit of justice and accountability.”
Justin T. Kelton holds the position of Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, where he serves as Co-Chair of the Litigation Department. Renowned as a trial lawyer, Kelton represents clients in various high-stakes business disputes, investigations, and governmental enforcement actions across federal and state courts as well as administrative bodies.