Former Georgia election workers who are owed $148 million in damages after suing Rudy Giuliani for defamation are now seeking possession of three World Series rings that Giuliani claims he gave to his son. The rings, commemorating the New York Yankees' victories in 1996, 1999, and 2000, are at the center of a legal battle unfolding in Manhattan federal court.
Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, listed the rings as part of his assets during a bankruptcy proceeding in 2023. However, the lawyers for the election workers argue that Giuliani's son has not provided sufficient evidence to support his claim to the rings beyond his own testimony.
A trial is scheduled for January 16 to determine the custody of the rings and Giuliani's Palm Beach, Florida, condominium. Giuliani, who was recently found in contempt for failing to comply with orders to disclose evidence related to his assets, testified that he received the rings from George Steinbrenner in 2002 and intended them for his son, Andrew Giuliani.
Despite Giuliani's assertion that he gave the rings to his son in 2018, his son testified that he did not receive them until mid-2023. The lawyers for the election workers argue that if the rings were indeed transferred in 2023, the exchange should be deemed fraudulent.
Giuliani has relinquished other valuable assets, including his Manhattan apartment, a Mercedes once owned by Lauren Bacall, and watches, in response to the legal proceedings. However, the rings and the Florida condominium remain contested assets.
While Giuliani's publicist emphasized his client's record of public service, the legal battle over the rings continues. The lawyers for the election workers maintain that Giuliani's son has not adequately demonstrated his entitlement to the rings, setting the stage for a contentious court showdown.
