Giuliani Ordered to Surrender Property to Settle Judgment

A federal judge in Manhattan has ordered Rudy Giuliani to surrender assets, including his luxury Manhattan apartment and a claim for $2 million in unpaid legal fees, to satisfy a $146 million defamation judgment owed to Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss. Giuliani falsely accused the women of election fraud in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, leading to severe personal threats against them. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman noted the irony in Giuliani's request to delay asset turnover until after the 2024 election, emphasizing the damage caused by his defamatory statements. The court's decision aims to facilitate a receivership that allows Freeman and Moss to sell the property for potential financial relief. Despite the substantial judgment, the women may never receive the entire sum, highlighting the ongoing impact of Giuliani's actions on their lives. The judge indicated that the case will also address the fate of Giuliani's World Series rings, which will remain with his son for now.