Giuliani Faces Compliance Issues Over Defamation Judgment

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and lawyer for Donald Trump, faced a tense court hearing where he expressed frustration over his financial difficulties following a defamation judgment requiring him to pay $148 million to Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Giuliani has been ordered to turn over assets, including a Mercedes Benz, and his new attorney claims that 90% of the assets have been surrendered, though issues remain with the title transfer of the vehicle. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman warned Giuliani against unsanctioned outbursts in court, insisting that he comply with asset surrender requirements. Giuliani claims his assets are frozen, preventing access to cash or credit. A trial set for January will further examine Giuliani's asset surrender, including a Florida condominium and sports memorabilia. Giuliani accused Judge Liman of bias and claimed the legal actions were politically motivated against him.