A federal judge has ordered former attorney Rudy Giuliani to begin handing over his assets to the Georgia election workers he defamed, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, within seven days. This comes as a result of a $148 million defamation judgment that was finalized nearly a year ago. Giuliani, who claims he doesn’t have the funds to pay this massive sum, filed for bankruptcy in December, prompting the court to identify and collect assets to cover the damages.
In a ruling on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman directed Giuliani to transfer several personal assets, including his New York City apartment, a Mercedes-Benz, cash in his bank account, furniture, and even personal items like a diamond ring and sports memorabilia. Liman also permitted the plaintiffs to pursue $2 million, which Giuliani claims former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee owe him for legal services rendered during the aftermath of the 2020 election.
Giuliani’s attempt to shield some assets failed, with Liman rejecting arguments that his personal items should be protected in anticipation of a possible appeal. One property, Giuliani’s Palm Beach condo, remains under contention, with further discussions scheduled for later this month to determine if it can be exempt from seizure.
The ruling is the latest fallout from Giuliani’s role in pushing false claims about the 2020 election results. The judgment stems from defamatory statements Giuliani made, falsely accusing Freeman and Moss of illegal activities related to election fraud. Both women were targeted and harassed as a result of the accusations.
The dispute over Giuliani’s financial situation and legal responsibility is further complicated by ongoing questions about the money he claims Trump owes him, and allegations about the nature of their legal agreements. This recent judgment represents another major consequence for the former New York City mayor, who has already lost his law license and faces criminal charges related to election interference.
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