Former New York Mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to turn over his assets to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whom he defamed with false claims of election fraud during the 2020 presidential election. The court order, issued Tuesday, requires Giuliani to relinquish control of his New York penthouse, luxury watches, a Mercedes-Benz, and cash as part of a settlement related to the defamation case.
The ruling comes after a jury found Giuliani guilty of defaming Freeman and Moss, a mother-daughter duo who worked as election officials in Georgia. Giuliani falsely accused them of engaging in election fraud, claims that were widely debunked but caused significant harm to their reputations and personal lives. As a result of the defamation case, Giuliani was ordered to pay nearly $150 million in damages to Freeman and Moss.
Tuesday’s order marks a significant step in enforcing the jury’s decision, as the judge mandates the transfer of several high-value assets to the plaintiffs. Additionally, a hearing next week will determine whether Giuliani will be able to retain a condominium he owns in Florida, potentially adding to the list of assets he could lose in the case.
Giuliani, once a prominent figure in U.S. politics and a key ally of former President Donald Trump, now faces mounting legal and financial challenges stemming from his involvement in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
The decision underscores the significant consequences of Giuliani’s actions, which contributed to a broader wave of misinformation about the election and had a profound impact on the lives of the Georgia election workers.
