The ruling follows Giuliani's baseless accusations against the election workers regarding vote tampering during the 2020 election, resulting in a significant financial and legal consequence for the former New York mayor.
Giuliani Ordered to Hand Over $6 Million NYC Apartment to Defamed Election Workers
Giuliani Ordered to Hand Over $6 Million NYC Apartment to Defamed Election Workers
A federal judge has mandated Rudy Giuliani to relinquish his Manhattan apartment and numerous assets to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who successfully sued him for defamation.
Rudy Giuliani, once a prominent political figure and attorney for former President Donald Trump, has found himself embroiled in a legal nightmare following a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The lawsuit stemmed from Giuliani's unfounded claims that these workers tampered with votes during the contentious 2020 presidential election.
Last year, Freeman and Moss were victorious, winning a staggering judgment exceeding $140 million against Giuliani. In a recent ruling, a federal judge has required Giuliani to turn over not only his luxurious Manhattan apartment, valued at $6 million, but also various personal items including watches, furniture, sports memorabilia, and a jersey signed by baseball legend Joe DiMaggio.
Additionally, the court identified that Freeman and Moss are entitled to $2 million that Giuliani allegedly owes from Trump's 2020 campaign. They advocate for further asset seizures, aiming at properties in New York and Florida, dozens of luxury watches, a Mercedes-Benz, and even collectible World Series rings, with one ring estimated at $30,000.
The judge has granted Giuliani seven days to comply with this order, while deferring judgment on the World Series rings and condo located in Palm Beach. This ruling adds to Giuliani's troubles as he has faced significant legal challenges in recent months. In July, he was stripped of his legal license due to his role in promoting false statements regarding Trump's election loss, and he has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges related to a "fake elector scheme" in Arizona.
Giuliani's financial situation has deteriorated to the point of filing for bankruptcy last year, a case that was dismissed by a federal judge in July, thereby exposing him to his creditors. According to Freeman and Moss, the backlash they faced as a result of Giuliani's accusations included harassment and threats, underscoring the severe implications of misinformation in today's politically charged environment.
