Giuliani Faces Asset Surrender after Losing $150 Million Defamation Lawsuit
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### Giuliani Ordered to Surrender Assets Following $150 Million Defamation Lawsuit
In the aftermath of a significant legal defeat, Rudy Giuliani is required to hand over some of his prized possessions to settle a substantial debt. Court documents released on Tuesday reveal that Giuliani must relinquish an array of valuable items—ranging from property and jewelry to an extensive collection of sports memorabilia—to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. These two Georgia election workers won a $150 million defamation lawsuit against Giuliani in late 2022.
Among the items Giuliani is mandated to turn over are a shirt signed by the iconic baseball player Joe DiMaggio, a signed photo of Yankee Stadium, and an autographed picture of Reggie Jackson. Additionally, three World Series rings might also be transferred to Freeman and Moss unless Giuliani's son successfully challenges their ownership.
The asset list doesn't stop there. Authorities have also targeted Giuliani’s luxurious penthouse apartment, a vintage 1980 Mercedes once owned by Hollywood star Lauren Bacall, and a collection of high-end luxury watches from brands like Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Bulova, Raymond Weil, IWC, and Breitling.
The lawsuit dates back to December of the previous year when Giuliani was found liable for defaming Freeman and Moss by falsely accusing them of manipulating the 2020 presidential vote in Georgia. Giuliani's malicious allegations led to a surge of threats and harassment against the mother-daughter duo, forcing them to relocate. Giuliani had accused them of lying about a water main break at Atlanta's State Farm Arena to fabricate votes for Biden, a baseless claim that even got the attention of former President Donald Trump.
Freeman and Moss testified to the House Jan. 6 committee in 2022, detailing the severe impact of these false accusations on their lives. "It has turned my life upside down," Moss shared in her testimony, expressing how the defamation caused her to drastically change her lifestyle out of fear and uncertainty.
Beyond this financial setback, Giuliani has faced other grave consequences. In September, he was permanently disbarred in Washington, D.C., with a D.C. appeals court stating that he had "forfeited his right to practice law" due to his efforts to pursue baseless election fraud lawsuits in Pennsylvania.
The fallout from Giuliani's false claims about the 2020 election continues to trail him, as he is embroiled in multiple civil and criminal cases and owes substantial legal fees. Not only is he co-defendant with Trump in an election subversion case in Georgia, but he also faces charges in Arizona.
Despite these legal battles, Giuliani remains vocal about his unfounded claims regarding the 2020 election and continues to support Trump’s efforts to challenge those results. However, he may need a new setting for any future gatherings—his penthouse apartment and possibly even his fancy TV will now become the property of the very individuals whose lives were upended by his falsehoods.