Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to relinquish his $6 million Manhattan apartment and various assets to two election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, as part of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the 2020 presidential election. This order follows the women's successful defamation lawsuit against Giuliani, where they were awarded over $140 million for damages caused by his unfounded claims that they tampered with votes.
The judge's ruling on Tuesday includes not only the apartment but also over two dozen luxury watches, furniture, sports memorabilia, and a signed jersey from legendary New York Yankees player Joe DiMaggio. In addition, the court determined that Freeman and Moss are entitled to $2 million in funds that Giuliani claims the Trump campaign owes him.
The election workers previously sought to seize multiple properties owned by Giuliani, along with luxury items such as a Mercedes-Benz and three of his Yankees World Series rings, one of which is appraised at approximately $30,000. The judge has not yet made a decision on the ring and a Palm Beach condominium.
Giuliani, who once served as Donald Trump's attorney, has seven days to comply with the order. He had faced a series of legal challenges, including his disbarment for disseminating false information about the 2020 election results, and ongoing felony charges related to the "fake elector scheme" that sought to falsely declare Trump the winner in Arizona.
Last year, Giuliani filed for bankruptcy after the defamation verdict, but that case was dismissed by a federal judge in July. This dismissal has left him exposed to creditors, as Freeman and Moss highlighted the serious threats and harassment they faced following Giuliani's allegations against them.
The judge's ruling on Tuesday includes not only the apartment but also over two dozen luxury watches, furniture, sports memorabilia, and a signed jersey from legendary New York Yankees player Joe DiMaggio. In addition, the court determined that Freeman and Moss are entitled to $2 million in funds that Giuliani claims the Trump campaign owes him.
The election workers previously sought to seize multiple properties owned by Giuliani, along with luxury items such as a Mercedes-Benz and three of his Yankees World Series rings, one of which is appraised at approximately $30,000. The judge has not yet made a decision on the ring and a Palm Beach condominium.
Giuliani, who once served as Donald Trump's attorney, has seven days to comply with the order. He had faced a series of legal challenges, including his disbarment for disseminating false information about the 2020 election results, and ongoing felony charges related to the "fake elector scheme" that sought to falsely declare Trump the winner in Arizona.
Last year, Giuliani filed for bankruptcy after the defamation verdict, but that case was dismissed by a federal judge in July. This dismissal has left him exposed to creditors, as Freeman and Moss highlighted the serious threats and harassment they faced following Giuliani's allegations against them.
