Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, former Georgia election workers, are moving to seize Rudy Giuliani’s assets, including his real estate, cash, and jewelry, after winning a $148 million defamation lawsuit against him. This aggressive legal action underscores Giuliani’s ongoing legal challenges and the consequences of his false claims during the 2020 election.
Defamation Case Leads to Asset Seizure Effort
After securing a $148 million defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are now seeking to seize his assets. The two former Georgia election workers filed a lawsuit on Friday to claim Giuliani’s cash, jewelry, and property, including his Upper East Side apartment and Palm Beach condominium. This move follows a judge’s dismissal of Giuliani’s bankruptcy case, which paved the way for Freeman and Moss to pursue his assets as his biggest creditors.
Legal Challenges Continue for Giuliani
This attempt to seize Giuliani’s assets marks another significant legal setback for the former New York City mayor. In addition to losing the defamation case, Giuliani has faced multiple legal challenges, including an indictment in Arizona related to the state’s fake elector case and his disbarment in New York earlier this year. The ongoing legal battles are part of a string of losses that have significantly impacted Giuliani’s public and professional life.
Giuliani’s Response and Legal Strategy
Giuliani has continued to resist complying with court orders, leading Freeman and Moss to argue that asset seizure and receivership are necessary steps. In their court filing, they emphasized that Giuliani has consistently chosen “evasion, obstruction, and outright disobedience” rather than fulfilling legal obligations. Giuliani’s spokesperson, Ted Goodman, criticized the efforts as part of a politically motivated campaign against Giuliani, highlighting that the appeal of the $148 million verdict has not yet been heard.
Implications of the Legal Actions
If successful, the move to seize Giuliani’s assets would add to the mounting legal and financial pressures he faces. This development could have broader implications for Giuliani’s future, particularly as he continues to deal with the fallout from his involvement in the 2020 election controversies. The pursuit of his assets also underscores the determination of Freeman and Moss to hold Giuliani accountable for the defamation that caused significant harm to their reputations and livelihoods.
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