In a significant ruling, a federal judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to hand over his $6 million Manhattan apartment and various collectibles to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers he defamed. This decision is part of a larger defamation lawsuit where the two women previously won a judgment exceeding $140 million against Giuliani. The former mayor of New York City and personal attorney to Donald Trump falsely accused Freeman and Moss of manipulating votes during the tumultuous 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani Ordered to Surrender $6M Manhattan Apartment to Election Workers
Giuliani Ordered to Surrender $6M Manhattan Apartment to Election Workers
A federal judge has mandated the seizure of Rudy Giuliani’s New York City apartment as restitution in a defamation case.
In addition to the apartment, the ruling includes the forfeiture of numerous luxurious items such as watches, furniture, and sports memorabilia. Notably, Freeman and Moss are also designated beneficiaries of $2 million that Giuliani claims is owed to him by Trump's 2020 presidential campaign. Seeking to seize Giuliani's assets, they filed a court request last month targeting multiple properties across New York and Palm Beach, Florida, alongside high-value personal items including luxury watches and even a Mercedes-Benz. The court documents detail their interest in three of Giuliani's New York Yankees World Series rings, one estimated to be valued around $30,000.
The 24-page court order, issued on Tuesday, specified that Giuliani must surrender more than two dozen timepieces and a signed jersey from legendary New York Yankees player Joe DiMaggio. However, the judgment regarding his World Series rings and a condominium in Palm Beach was deferred. Giuliani has been given a seven-day deadline to relinquish these possessions.
Facing multiple legal challenges, Mr. Giuliani lost his legal credentials last July and has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges linked to an alleged "fake elector scheme" intended to falsely declare Trump as the victor of Arizona's election. Following the loss of the defamation lawsuit, he filed for bankruptcy but had that case dismissed by a federal judge in July, which stripped him of protections from his creditors.
Freeman and Moss highlighted the severe impact of Giuliani's unfounded claims, stating they faced significant harassment and threats in the aftermath of the accusations.
The 24-page court order, issued on Tuesday, specified that Giuliani must surrender more than two dozen timepieces and a signed jersey from legendary New York Yankees player Joe DiMaggio. However, the judgment regarding his World Series rings and a condominium in Palm Beach was deferred. Giuliani has been given a seven-day deadline to relinquish these possessions.
Facing multiple legal challenges, Mr. Giuliani lost his legal credentials last July and has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges linked to an alleged "fake elector scheme" intended to falsely declare Trump as the victor of Arizona's election. Following the loss of the defamation lawsuit, he filed for bankruptcy but had that case dismissed by a federal judge in July, which stripped him of protections from his creditors.
Freeman and Moss highlighted the severe impact of Giuliani's unfounded claims, stating they faced significant harassment and threats in the aftermath of the accusations.
