In a landmark ruling, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman mandated Rudy Giuliani to relinquish a comprehensive list of his assets, which notably includes his luxurious Upper East Side apartment, to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The former Georgia election workers were awarded a staggering $148 million in damages last year, marking a significant blow to Giuliani's defense in the defamation case brought against him.
Alongside the apartment, other assets ordered for turnover encompass a high-end Mercedes-Benz, an assortment of over a dozen luxury timepieces, alongside cash and a noteworthy $2 million legal claim tied to unpaid attorney fees from both the Trump 2020 campaign and the Republican National Committee. This decision arrives as Giuliani has demonstrated reluctance in settling any part of the monumental judgment.
The directive mandates Giuliani to proceed with the asset transfer within a tight window of seven days, spotlighting the urgency and gravity of the court's ruling. Despite reaching out for commentary, representatives for Giuliani have remained silent on the matter.
The case pivots around Freeman and Moss's victory in their defamation suit against Giuliani, who erroneously charged them with election fraud during the tumultuous 2020 election cycle. His baseless allegations accused them of ballot manipulation—claims that not only lacked merit but also subjected Freeman and Moss to severe harassment and threats impacting their professional lives.
Giuliani's attempt at declaring bankruptcy in light of the verdict was thwarted in July when a judge dismissed his bankruptcy case. The dismissal was attributed to Giuliani's failure to cooperatively disclose an accurate snapshot of his financial landscape—a move that effectively paved the way for Freeman and Moss to seek reparation through his assets.
This unfolding saga underscores not just a personal defeat for Giuliani but also highlights broader implications regarding accountability and financial transparency in legal battles stemming from defamation claims.
Alongside the apartment, other assets ordered for turnover encompass a high-end Mercedes-Benz, an assortment of over a dozen luxury timepieces, alongside cash and a noteworthy $2 million legal claim tied to unpaid attorney fees from both the Trump 2020 campaign and the Republican National Committee. This decision arrives as Giuliani has demonstrated reluctance in settling any part of the monumental judgment.
The directive mandates Giuliani to proceed with the asset transfer within a tight window of seven days, spotlighting the urgency and gravity of the court's ruling. Despite reaching out for commentary, representatives for Giuliani have remained silent on the matter.
The case pivots around Freeman and Moss's victory in their defamation suit against Giuliani, who erroneously charged them with election fraud during the tumultuous 2020 election cycle. His baseless allegations accused them of ballot manipulation—claims that not only lacked merit but also subjected Freeman and Moss to severe harassment and threats impacting their professional lives.
Giuliani's attempt at declaring bankruptcy in light of the verdict was thwarted in July when a judge dismissed his bankruptcy case. The dismissal was attributed to Giuliani's failure to cooperatively disclose an accurate snapshot of his financial landscape—a move that effectively paved the way for Freeman and Moss to seek reparation through his assets.
This unfolding saga underscores not just a personal defeat for Giuliani but also highlights broader implications regarding accountability and financial transparency in legal battles stemming from defamation claims.
