October 23rd 2024.
A US federal judge has recently made a decision regarding the ongoing defamation case involving former attorney to Donald Trump and New York mayor Rudy Giuliani. The judge, Lewis Liman, has ordered Giuliani to hand over all of his valuable possessions within the next seven days to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the Georgia election workers that he had defamed. This includes his luxurious Manhattan penthouse apartment, which will be placed under the control of Freeman and Moss for potential sale. The women will also be entitled to $3 million in legal fees that Giuliani claims he is still owed by the Trump campaign.
In addition to the apartment and legal fees, the judge has also ordered Giuliani to turn over several valuable items, such as watches given to him by European presidents after 9/11, a signed Joe DiMaggio jersey, and a 1980 Mercedes once owned by Lauren Bacall. He must also surrender his television, furniture, and jewelry. However, the judge has not yet decided whether Giuliani can keep his Palm Beach, Florida condominium or the four New York Yankees World Series rings that his son claims were given to him by his father.
Freeman and Moss' lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, expressed his satisfaction with the judge's ruling, calling it a necessary step in helping his clients recover from the harm caused by Giuliani's false claims. He also commended the justice system for holding powerful individuals accountable for their wrongdoings.
Giuliani's spokesperson has not yet responded to the ruling. The judge has decided to use a receivership to transfer Giuliani's New York property to Freeman and Moss, as it is a unique asset that requires special handling. He also mentioned that this legal mechanism will help ensure that the property is sold for the maximum value.
This defamation case against Giuliani is just one example of the consequences that lawyers involved in Trump's election subversion schemes have faced. Giuliani has also lost his law license due to his involvement in perpetuating false election claims. The judge's decision to enforce the judgement against Giuliani is a step towards justice, as criminal prosecutions against Trump and his allies have been slow to progress.
In addition to this case, right-wing news outlets, such as Fox News, have also been held accountable for spreading false election conspiracy theories. Giuliani was previously ordered to pay a total of $224 million for his lies about Freeman and Moss, and the two women have been working to collect the money ever since.
Last year, a federal jury found Giuliani liable for defamation against Freeman and Moss after he failed to respond to parts of their lawsuit. The mother and daughter have suffered emotional and reputational harm due to Giuliani's false claims of ballot-tampering in Georgia, where they were working as election workers during the 2020 election. The judge has scheduled a hearing for next Monday to discuss Giuliani's Florida property.
Overall, this ruling serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and those who perpetuate false claims and harm others will be held accountable by the justice system.
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