Two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani have requested a court to award them his apartment and other property as they pursue efforts to collect the debt. The lawyers for the workers urged the U.S. District Court in Manhattan to force Giuliani to turn over his Madison Avenue apartment, cash, and prized New York Yankees memorabilia, including World Series rings and a signed Joe DiMaggio shirt.
The workers also staked a claim to about $2 million Giuliani claims the Trump campaign owes him and sought control of his Palm Beach, Florida, condominium through receivership. The workers, targeted by Giuliani after Trump's 2020 election loss, aim to recoup what Giuliani owes them following the collapse of his bankruptcy case last month.
If Giuliani does not comply, the workers' lawyers stated they will pursue other remedies, citing his history of evasion and disobedience. Giuliani's spokesperson criticized the filing as harassment while appealing the judgment, calling it a tactic to censor and bully him.
Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December after the damages award. The bankruptcy case was dismissed in July due to Giuliani's uncooperative conduct and lack of transparency. The dismissal allowed the workers to pursue legal remedies to recoup the money owed.
The workers have placed liens on Giuliani's properties and sent a subpoena demanding information about his assets. Giuliani has not responded to the subpoena. The workers are seeking to auction off Giuliani's possessions to recoup the debt, which could be worth over $10 million.
Giuliani, facing legal troubles and disbarment, listed debts of nearly $153 million in his bankruptcy filing. His financial filings show limited cash on hand and reduced retirement account balance. The workers' pursuit of Giuliani's property is part of the legal challenges facing the former mayor.
