Rudy Giuliani Faces Asset Liquidation After False Election Claims – Georgia Workers Demand $146 Million Payout

Rudy Giuliani, once celebrated as “America’s Mayor,” is now entangled in a high-stakes legal battle as two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, work to collect a staggering $146 million defamation judgment against him. This judgment stems from Giuliani’s baseless allegations of mass voter fraud following the 2020 presidential election, claims that targeted Freeman and Moss, both of whom worked at a polling location in Atlanta.

Freeman and Moss, who faced threats and harassment due to Giuliani’s unfounded accusations, are seeking compensation for the damage done to their lives. They recently filed a motion asking a federal judge in New York to seize several of Giuliani’s assets, including two properties, a Mercedes-Benz, luxury watches, portions of his bank accounts, and even his Yankees World Series rings. A hearing is set for later this month, where the court will address their request.

Facing a cascade of financial troubles, Giuliani is fighting back, arguing that many of the items Freeman and Moss are attempting to claim should not be liquidated. Among these are several watches he received as gifts from foreign dignitaries after the 9/11 attacks, which he says carry “a level of public interest.” Giuliani contends that selling these items would be inappropriate due to their significance, but Freeman and Moss’ legal team argues that the former mayor’s assets are fair game for collection.

Giuliani’s son, Andrew, has intervened in the case, claiming ownership of three Yankees World Series rings. He alleges his father gifted him the rings in 2018, and therefore they should not be considered part of Giuliani’s assets. The court will have to determine if this claim holds up or if the rings will be included in the collection of assets.

Adding another layer to this already complicated legal saga, Giuliani has also asserted that the Trump campaign owes him $2 million in unpaid legal fees for work he did post-2020 election. Freeman and Moss, however, have their sights on this claim as well, hoping to pursue it as part of their efforts to collect on the defamation judgment. Giuliani is pushing back, insisting that this matter should wait until after November’s election to avoid what he describes as a potential “media frenzy.”

In December, a jury in Washington, D.C., awarded Freeman and Moss $148 million after finding that Giuliani’s false allegations had caused significant harm to their personal and professional lives. The judgment amount was later revised to approximately $146 million plus interest. This landmark case has spotlighted the personal cost of misinformation and defamation in today’s polarized political climate, with Freeman and Moss standing as prominent figures in the fight for accountability.

For Giuliani, whose once-iconic status has taken a hit in recent years, the judgment is just one of many legal woes. He faces additional lawsuits and investigations, and the mounting pressure from Freeman and Moss’ collection efforts only adds to his challenges.

As Freeman and Moss return to court later this month, the outcome of this phase in their legal journey could determine whether they succeed in collecting what they are owed—or if Giuliani will find a way to hold onto his assets amid the storm of legal and financial struggles surrounding him. This ongoing battle highlights the long shadow of the 2020 election and the consequences for those who spread baseless accusations in pursuit of political gain.