Giuliani Ordered to Surrender Assets in Defamation Case

Rudy Giuliani was ordered by a federal judge to turn over significant assets, including a prized Mercedes and a grandfather's watch, as part of a $148 million defamation ruling in favor of former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss. Following the court session, Giuliani claimed he was a victim of 'political persecution' and expressed confidence that he would win on appeal. The judge criticized Giuliani for failing to meet a previous deadline for asset surrender, noting that individuals often lose family heirlooms to satisfy debts. Giuliani's attorney argued that the plaintiffs' demands were vindictive, particularly regarding the grandfather's watch, but the judge rebuffed this claim. Giuliani's situation is complicated by his public comments, which some legal experts caution could lead to further complications in his case. The former mayor continues to draw parallels between his case and political figures like Hunter Biden, prompting mixed reactions from observers.