Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to turn over assets to 2 Georgia election workers following a defamation judgment against him. The former New York City mayor must surrender his Manhattan apartment, luxury watches, a Mercedes, and other personal possessions to the tune of a $148 million settlement with the two workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.
The property transfer process is set to begin within seven days, as directed by a federal judge in New York. The workers will take possession of Giuliani’s items, which include not only physical assets like watches and vehicles but also sentimental items such as signed memorabilia from Yankees legends Joe DiMaggio and Reggie Jackson.
Freeman and Moss had sued Giuliani for pushing false claims related to ballot fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The workers faced death threats due to these accusations, prompting the defamation lawsuit. Giuliani has yet to comment on the matter or reveal the location of the assets he is required to turn over.
The workers will have the authority to sell the assets and place the proceeds into a trust account. A potential sale of Giuliani’s New York apartment, estimated at over $5 million, would require approval from the building’s co-op board. The workers’ lawyers will oversee the process, including obtaining paperwork related to the apartment’s ownership.
Giuliani is currently appealing the $148 million judgment, arguing that the workers should reimburse him if he wins the appeal. His spokesperson decried the court order as a form of political bullying and expressed confidence in Giuliani’s ultimate vindication.
In summary, Rudy Giuliani has been mandated to relinquish valuable assets to two Georgia election workers as part of a defamation settlement. The property turnover process is underway, with the workers empowered to liquidate the assets and manage the proceeds. Giuliani’s appeal against the judgment adds a layer of complexity to the situation, highlighting the ongoing legal battles in this high-profile case.