Giuliani Ordered to Forfeit Manhattan Apartment to Georgia Election Workers in Court Ruling

  October 22, 2024    Buddieizreal

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 Giuliani Ordered to Forfeit Manhattan Apartment to Georgia Election Workers in Court Ruling

A federal judge has ruled that Rudy Giuliani must surrender his Manhattan apartment and other assets to two Georgia election workers, following a $148 million defamation verdict against him. The U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman's decision marks a major setback for Giuliani, who has yet to pay any of the judgment.

In addition to his Upper East Side Manhattan apartment, the ruling requires Giuliani to turn over assets, including a Mercedes-Benz, several luxury watches, cash, and a $2 million legal claim for unpaid fees from the Trump 2020 campaign and the Republican National Committee. He has been given seven days to comply.

This ruling stems from a defamation lawsuit filed by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers, who were falsely accused by Giuliani of election fraud during the 2020 presidential election. His unfounded claims led to severe harassment and threats against the women, causing significant personal and professional harm.

The court ruling on Giuliani’s Manhattan property and assets is a result of his continued resistance to pay any part of the defamation judgment. Giuliani's failure to cooperate with bankruptcy proceedings earlier this year, along with his refusal to provide a clear financial picture, led to a dismissal of his bankruptcy case. This allowed Freeman and Moss, two of Giuliani's largest creditors, to pursue his assets.

While the court ordered Giuliani to forfeit his Manhattan apartment, the judge delayed a decision regarding his Palm Beach condo. This property is currently the focus of a separate lawsuit, with Freeman and Moss claiming Giuliani is attempting to shield the condo from creditors by falsely claiming it as his primary residence under Florida’s homestead law.

This court decision adds another layer to Giuliani’s legal struggles as he faces increasing pressure to settle the defamation case brought by the Georgia election workers.