A federal judge in New York has ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to hand over luxury items and shares from his New York City apartment within seven days.
This decision was made to help pay the money he owes to two Georgia poll workers whom he made false statements about in 2020. Last year, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss won a $148 million judgment after a judge decided that Giuliani had defamed them. He falsely accused the mother and daughter of cheating during the election while they were counting ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, on Election Day in 2020.
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In his ruling Tuesday, Judge Lewis Liman wrote, “The Court finds no good cause to impose additional limits on the time or manner of the liquidation or prosecution of any other item or interest on the list. The only asset that Defendant seeks to protect from sale that comes close to being exempt under Article 52 is Defendant’s grandfather’s watch. The watch may be distinctive to Defendant as an item of sentimental value, but it is not distinctive to the law.”
An attorney for Freeman and Moss said the judge’s ruling will allow their clients to “finally begin to receive some of the compensation to which they are entitled for Giuliani’s actions.”
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“This outcome should send a powerful message that there is a price to pay for those who choose to intentionally spread disinformation,” said Aaron Nathan, an attorney for the two women.
Giuliani is required to surrender watches produced or sold by Bulova, Shinola, Tiffany & Co., Seiko, Frank Muller, Graham, Corium, Rolex, IWC, Invicta, Breitling, Raymond Weil, and Baume & Mercer, along with a photo of Reggie Jackson, an autographed picture of Yankee Stadium, a signed shirt of Joe DiMaggio, and various sports collectibles. Additionally, he must also provide a diamond ring, costume jewelry, a television, and other pieces of furniture.
