The 2020 presidential election was rife with allegations of fraud and mismanagement. One of Donald Trump’s lawyers was recently ordered to hand over assets. Rudy Giuliani was told by the judge that he needed to start surrendering personal belongings worth 148 million dollars. The ruling came in response to lawsuits filed by employees alleging that Giuliani defamed them. He apparently can not even keep the heirloom ring that his grandfather gave him.
The court orders Giuliani to surrender valuable assets.
A federal judge ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to turn over significant assets to Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, two Georgia election workers. The order comes after Giuliani lost a $148 million defamation lawsuit for falsely accusing the workers of ballot fraud during the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment, worth more than $5 million, and his interest in a $2 million loan from former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign are among the assets to be seized. Giuliani must also surrender 26 watches, including a Rolex, a diamond ring, costume jewelry, and memorabilia such as a signed shirt and picture of Yankees legends.
A New York judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to surrender a number of his assets, including his multimillion-dollar Manhattan apartment, to the two Georgia poll workers who won a defamation lawsuit against him. https://t.co/L2Uguidua2
— Mansion Global (@MansionGlobal) October 26, 2024
Judge Denies Giuliani’s Appeals
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell denied Giuliani’s request to postpone asset turnover pending his defamation appeal. The judge emphasized the importance of quick liquidation to maximize the sale value for the plaintiffs, who have yet to receive any compensation from Giuliani.
“However painful the circumstances, a party cannot claim that every family heirloom should be exempt.” – Judge Lewis Liman
The court also denied Giuliani’s request to keep a watch given to him by his grandfather, stating that sentimental value does not outweigh the debt owed to the plaintiffs. Some assets, such as three New York Yankees World Series rings and a Florida condominium, are currently exempt from the order due to ongoing legal proceedings.
A federal judge ordered Rudy Giuliani to turn over much of his property, including his apartment in New York and a collection of luxury watches, to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him https://t.co/uTa4ZUO4U9
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 22, 2024
Legal Implications and Reactions
This decision is a significant development in the aftermath of the 2020 election controversy. The substantial judgment against Giuliani serves as a stark reminder of the legal ramifications of spreading false claims about election fraud.
“We are proud that our clients will finally begin to receive some of the compensation to which they are entitled for Giuliani’s actions. This outcome should send a powerful message that there is a price to pay for those who choose to intentionally spread disinformation.” – Aaron Nathan
Many Americans believe the 2020 elections were tainted. Unfortunately, Giuliani’s claims about worker fraud in Georgia could not be verified.
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- Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, luxury watches to the Georgia election workers he defamed
- Judge orders Rudy Giuliani to surrender Manhattan apartment and other properties to Georgia election workers
