Rudy Giuliani faces the loss of his $6 million Manhattan apartment and other valuables as part of a ruling from a federal judge in a defamation case brought by election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
Giuliani Ordered to Surrender Assets in Defamation Case Against Election Workers
Giuliani Ordered to Surrender Assets in Defamation Case Against Election Workers
A federal judge mandates Rudy Giuliani to transfer his Manhattan apartment and other possessions to two Georgia election officials, following a defamation lawsuit win.
In a significant ruling, Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to surrender his luxurious Manhattan apartment alongside other prized possessions to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The case arises from a defamation lawsuit in which the workers successfully claimed damages exceeding $140 million after Giuliani falsely accused them of election tampering during the 2020 presidential election.
On Tuesday, the judge's order included not just the $6 million apartment but also various luxury items such as watches, furniture, and sports memorabilia. Furthermore, the judge identified Freeman and Moss as beneficiaries of $2 million owed to Giuliani by Donald Trump's 2020 campaign.
The election workers had previously petitioned the court to confiscate several of Giuliani's assets, including properties in both New York and Palm Beach, Florida, along with luxury vehicles and high-end watches. Notably, they sought three of Giuliani's valuable New York Yankees World Series rings, with one ring estimated to be worth around $30,000.
The 24-page ruling delineated specific items Giuliani is required to relinquish, including an array of luxury watches and a baseball jersey autographed by Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio. However, the judgment regarding the World Series rings and his Palm Beach property has been set aside for further consideration.
Giuliani has been granted a seven-day window to comply with the order regarding his Manhattan residence, which he unsuccessfully attempted to sell for the market value of $6 million. His legal troubles escalated significantly following the judgments against him, including being disbarred in July for issuing false statements about the 2020 election results.
In an unrelated case, Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges tied to an alleged "fake elector scheme" aiming to falsely assert Trump as Arizona's election winner. His financial situation has worsened, culminating in a bankruptcy filing last year that was later dismissed by a federal judge, diminishing his protective avenues against creditors. Freeman and Moss have publicly stated that the harassment they endured following Giuliani's claims has impacted their personal and professional lives profoundly.
