Two former vote auditors from Georgia are resorting to legal measures in an attempt to seize personal belongings of Rudy Giuliani. These items include his wristwatches, sport collectibles, a luxury automobile, and his home in Madison Avenue. This unusual demand comes following a defamation lawsuit which Giuliani supposedly lost. The plaintiffs now seek a court order for reimbursement from Giuliani’s assets.
Last year, the mother and daughter pair of Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss won a shockingly steep legal battle against Giuliani. Trump’s former lawyer was instructed to compensate them roughly $150 million for accusations that triggered threats in the turbulent period post the Presidential election of 2020. It’s well-known that those allegations were part of Republican efforts to contest an election widely regarded as fair and secure.
Following the massive judgement, Giuliani promptly filed for bankruptcy, adding another layer to the complex situation. However, the case was dismissed last month after significant confusion appearing amongst his legal representatives and bankruptcy creditors about administrative fees, his ability to pay them, and the question of his fluid assets. This bewilderment was a highlight throughout his bankruptcy proceedings.
With the termination of his bankruptcy case, other lawsuits against Giuliani have resumed, the most substantial being the $148 million verdict. His legal team is vigorously attempting to overturn this large judgment. However, Freeman’s and Moss’s lawyers are turning up the heat, asking a federal court in New York to force Giuliani to yield valuable assets in order to start the payment process.
These include a 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL500, which Giuliani asserts to be formerly owned by Lauren Bacall, Reggie Jackson and Joe DiMaggio signed baseball paraphernalia, and three championship rings from the New York Yankees from the times when he was serving as mayor. There seems to be little respect for Giuliani’s past contributions or his role as a public servant, with critics seemingly unmoved by Giuliani’s service to his city and country.
Furthermore, the women, Freeman and Moss, are laying claim to the $2 million Giuliani alleges the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee owe him. They are also demanding a diamond ring, his collection of approximately two dozen wristwatches, the amount in his cash accounts, and his share in his Manhattan apartment, among other items.
According to court documents, Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment is believed to be worth $5.7 million, and his Florida property is estimated to be valued around $3.5 million. The plaintiffs are boldly requesting the court to assign them as recipients of his Palm Beach condo and to force him into explaining why their receivership shouldn’t cover all personal possessions listed in the document if he doesn’t move those within seven days after an order.
In their court motion, the plaintiffs expressed their belief that Giuliani continually ignores court orders voluntarily, and even less likely, willingly meets their ruling’s obligations. It’s worth noting that many question their motives and see this as an example of Democrats unfairly targeting Republicans.
Giuliani’s spokesperson, Ted Goodman, understandably issued a report to The Independent, denouncing the $148 million verdict as egregiously unfair. He stated that the plaintiffs are attempting to bother and frighten the ex-mayor. This lawsuit, according to Goodman, was meant to suppress and bully Giuliani and to keep others from expressing their views publicly.
In a jury trial that took place in Washington, DC, last year, it was decided that Giuliani regularly maligned Freeman and Moss with unfounded statements. It seems that Giuliani was penalized for presenting a counter-argument to an election result which had numerous irregularities and was challenged by half of the voting public.
The subsequent threats and coercion involved are allegedly connected to a widespread criminal case in Georgia where Giuliani and the former president have been made defendants. They are accused of leading a criminal campaign to unlawfully reverse the state’s election results. Critics of this case argue that it is yet another attempt to silence political dissent from Republicans, and an unfair prosecution of those who dared to challenge the precarity of the 2020 Presidential Election.
Trump himself is additionally accused of plotting to overturn the election results in a synchronized federal indictment. It’s interesting that Giuliani is only one of the uncharged co-conspirators in that legal battle, but he’s singled out and independently charged in another similar case in Arizona.
Unlike the Democrats who have a history of skirting around charges, Giuliani has maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty. His unwavering commitment to the truth, despite the odds stacked against him, goes to show the strength of his character.
The treatment of Giuliani paints a striking picture. Though neither he nor President Trump have been proven guilty of any criminal wrongdoing, both men are shown in a negative light, compelled to defend themselves against significant accusations.
This case gives a clear example of how the political landscape is manipulated, with Democrats often appearing sanctimonious. However, the resilience displayed by leaders like Giuliani and Trump reinforces the idea that the truth cannot be suppressed.