After months of legal disputes, Rudy Giuliani has complied with a federal court order to turn over several assets to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whom he defamed following the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani’s lawyer confirmed on Friday that the former New York City mayor had transferred a luxury sports car, several watches, a ring, and financial assets to Freeman and Moss, as part of a nearly $150 million defamation settlement.
The defamation case stems from Giuliani’s false claims that Freeman and Moss had committed election fraud while working as poll workers in Fulton County, Georgia, during the 2020 election. A federal jury ruled last year that Giuliani must pay Freeman and Moss nearly $150 million in damages for these unfounded accusations.
For months, Giuliani’s attorneys and those representing Freeman and Moss engaged in a back-and-forth legal battle over the delivery of these assets. Last week, Freeman and Moss’s attorneys reported that when they entered Giuliani’s apartment for the receivership process, it was nearly empty. They alleged that Giuliani had attempted to hide or “secrete away” valuable items.
A court deadline of November 14 had been set for Giuliani to turn over various assets, including shares in his Upper East Side apartment, valuable sports memorabilia, and a blue Mercedes-Benz convertible once owned by actress Lauren Bacall. Giuliani was also required to hand over several luxury watches, including one that had belonged to his grandfather.
On Friday, Giuliani’s attorney, Joseph Cammarata, reported that the required items had been delivered as ordered. According to a letter filed with the court, the Mercedes-Benz was shipped to an address in Florida, and the watches and ring were sent to an address in Atlanta via FedEx. Additionally, Giuliani’s bank was instructed to transfer any non-exempt funds to the plaintiffs.
Despite complying with the asset transfer order, Cammarata has argued that other items on the turnover list should be excluded, including some jewelry, household furniture, and a Joe DiMaggio jersey. He contends that the Mercedes-Benz should be appraised and returned to Giuliani if its value falls below $5,500.
Cammarata also requested that the court reschedule an upcoming trial in the case, currently set for January 16, 2025, citing Giuliani’s planned participation in events in Washington that week.
Representatives for Freeman and Moss have yet to comment on the delivery of the assets. However, the transfer marks a significant step in the resolution of this prolonged legal battle.
