A federal judge has ruled that former Donald Trump attorney and New York mayor Rudy Giuliani must surrender all his valuable possessions and his Manhattan penthouse apartment to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the Georgia election workers he defamed. The judge's decision stems from a defamation case in which Giuliani was ordered to pay $150 million to Freeman and Moss.
Giuliani has been given seven days to turn over his interest in the property to a receivership controlled by the women. The judge's order includes the transfer of control of the penthouse apartment to Freeman and Moss, who may sell it for millions of dollars.
In addition to the Manhattan apartment, Giuliani must also relinquish a collection of luxury items, including watches gifted by European presidents, sports memorabilia, a vintage Mercedes, furniture, television, and jewelry. The judge is yet to decide on Giuliani's ownership of a Palm Beach condominium and four New York Yankees World Series rings.
The defamation case against Giuliani highlights the consequences faced by individuals involved in Trump's election subversion efforts. Giuliani, who lost his law license due to spreading false election claims, is among several former Trump lawyers facing disciplinary actions.
Last December, a federal jury ordered Giuliani to pay nearly $150 million to Freeman and Moss for defamation and emotional distress. The women claimed reputational harm and safety concerns after Giuliani falsely accused them of ballot-tampering in Georgia.
Giuliani's legal team and representatives for Freeman and Moss have not yet commented on the recent ruling. A hearing regarding Giuliani's Florida property is scheduled for next Monday.
