Former New York mayor and Donald Trump attorney Rudolph W. Giuliani has been ordered to hand over a variety of assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $148-million defamation judgment against him. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman ruled that Giuliani must surrender his Manhattan apartment, watches, sports memorabilia, and a 1980 Mercedes to Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The defamation judgment was related to false ballot fraud claims Giuliani made against them after the 2020 presidential election.
Assets Giuliani must relinquish also include his interest in $2 million owed by Trump’s 2020 campaign, a diamond ring, costume jewelry, and 26 watches, among other items. Liman rejected Giuliani’s plea to keep a sentimental watch given by his grandfather, stating that parties cannot claim exemption of all family heirlooms. The judge emphasized the importance of ensuring the liquidation of assets is promptly executed to maximize their value for the plaintiffs.
Giuliani’s lawyers did not respond to requests for comment. The former mayor has not yet paid Freeman and Moss any compensation. Liman denied Giuliani’s request to prevent the sale of his assets until after his appeal is concluded, expressing that no man should live in luxury while in debt. The fate of Giuliani’s Florida condominium and three New York Yankees World Series rings, claimed by his son Andrew, is still pending in court. The Florida property is subject to a lien by Freeman and Moss.
A hearing regarding Giuliani’s Florida condo is scheduled for October 28. The former mayor had previously filed for bankruptcy, halting collection attempts by Freeman and Moss, but the case was dismissed in July due to non-cooperation. Giuliani’s compliance with the court’s orders may lead to the transfer of assets to the plaintiffs.
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