New York, NY — Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal attorney to Donald Trump, has been ordered by a federal judge to surrender a valuable collection of his belongings, including sports memorabilia and luxury items, to fulfill a substantial $148 million defamation judgment. The ruling demands that Giuliani forfeit assets including watches, a vintage car, and his Manhattan apartment, all valued in the millions.
The court has decided that some of Giuliani’s most prized possessions, such as a 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 previously owned by Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall and a wide array of luxury watches, be relinquished. This collection, including a Rolex among 26 total timepieces, together with jewelry and memorabilia signed by New York Yankees legends, is being handed over to compensate Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.
The judgment against Giuliani results from his unfounded claims of ballot fraud concerning Freeman and Moss during the 2020 presidential elections, claims which were found to be false and damaging. This verdict arises from Giuliani’s role in disseminating misleading information during the elections, which led to severe harassment and death threats against the election workers.
Additionally, Giuliani is compelled to hand over his compelling Manhattan apartment, valued at over $5 million, and his interest in approximately $2 million owed to him by the Trump 2020 campaign. While some assets, including three New York Yankees World Series rings and a Florida condo, remain contested due to ongoing litigation, the judge dismissed Giuliani’s request to withhold the sale of assets pending his appeal.
The lawsuit represents a significant accountability measure for public figures misleading the public, as stated by Aaron Nathan, attorney for Freeman and Moss. It underscores the potential repercussions of spreading misinformation in roles of influence.
Contrarily, Giuliani’s legal team remains hopeful about an overturn on appeal. They argue that once the judgment is reversed, the plaintiffs would need to return the properties obtained. However, until such a reversal happens, the enforcement of the court’s ruling stands firm.
In an interesting development linked to the case, Giuliani’s son, Andrew, has claimed ownership of the disputed World Series rings, asserting that they were gifts from his father. This claim is under judicial review, adding another layer of complexity to the high-profile case.
The case pressing against Giuliani has been marred by his reportedly uncooperative conduct during bankruptcy proceedings filed after the defamation verdict. His bankruptcy claim was dismissed by another judge on grounds of non-compliance with court orders and insufficient disclosure of financial status.
The mandated turnover of Giuliani’s properties is set to proceed swiftly to allow Freeman and Moss access to the owed funds. This case highlights the ongoing legal consequences of misinformation and the financial and personal accountability that can result for those in positions of power.
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