Former President Trump’s ex-lawyer must hand over his Manhattan condo, vintage Mercedes-Benz, and other belongings within a week.
In a recent court ruling, federal judge Lewis J. Liman has ordered Rudolph W. Giuliani to surrender most of his assets and available cash to a receivership controlled by the two Georgia election workers he defamed following the last presidential election. Giuliani, who is 80 years old, has been given a deadline of seven days to transfer his New York condominium, vintage Mercedes-Benz, furniture, television, sports memorabilia, jewelry, and 26 watches, among other possessions to the receivership.
The judge’s order also includes Giuliani’s son, Andrew, who has been allowed to retain his father’s Yankee World Series rings temporarily while further investigation is conducted to confirm if they were indeed a gift from father to son. Once the assets are transferred, the two election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Shaye Moss, will be able to sell the assets and use the proceeds to offset the more than $148 million that a federal jury has determined Giuliani owes them. Additionally, the judge ruled that Freeman and Moss have the right to pursue legal action against former President Donald J. Trump for the $2 million owed to Giuliani in unpaid legal fees.
Freeman and Moss have been waiting for nearly a year to receive compensation for the harm caused to their reputations by Giuliani’s false statements following the 2020 election. Giuliani, who was once a personal lawyer to Trump and the mayor of New York, spread baseless claims that the women were involved in election fraud to benefit Trump. These unfounded accusations spread rapidly on social media, resulting in threats of violence against the women and their families.
Giuliani has disclosed approximately $10 million in assets, which will now be used to settle the judgment against him. The court’s decision serves as a significant legal victory for Freeman and Moss, who have endured the consequences of Giuliani’s defamatory actions. The ruling underscores the importance of accountability for public figures who spread misinformation and harm the reputations of others.
Source: The NY Times
