Summary:
Rudy Giuliani emptied his NYC apartment weeks before a deadline to surrender assets in a $148 million defamation case.
Giuliani was ordered to hand over items including his $5 million apartment, a 1980 Mercedes, and other belongings.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs discovered the apartment was mostly empty, with most contents moved to a storage facility in Ronkonkoma, Long Island.
Giuliani's lawyers have not provided an inventory of the items stored, raising concerns.
The case stems from Giuliani's role in pushing Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud against former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.
Giuliani Emptied NYC Apartment Before Surrendering Assets
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City Mayor and Trump's legal advisor, is facing legal trouble after being ordered to surrender assets as part of a $148 million defamation judgment. This judgment was awarded to Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, former Georgia election workers who were falsely accused of ballot fraud by Giuliani.
Giuliani was supposed to surrender his belongings, including his $5 million apartment, a 1980 Mercedes, and various other items, by a court-imposed deadline. However, lawyers for Freeman and Moss discovered that Giuliani had emptied his Upper East Side apartment weeks before the deadline, moving most of its contents to a storage facility in Ronkonkoma, Long Island.
This action has raised concerns, especially considering the restraining notice in effect and the pending motion regarding the property turnover. Giuliani's lawyers have not provided an inventory of the items moved to the storage facility, adding to the uncertainty.
Giuliani's lawyers have argued that the women should not be allowed to obtain and sell his belongings while his appeal is pending. However, both sides are scheduled to appear in court on November 7 if the assets are not turned over by then.
This case highlights the consequences of spreading misinformation and underscores the legal battles that can arise from unfounded accusations.
Giuliani's Disbarment and False Accusations
Giuliani, who was disbarred in New York and Washington for his role in pushing Trump's false claims about the 2020 election, accused Freeman and Moss of ballot fraud, alleging they snuck in ballots, counted them multiple times, and tampered with voting machines. These accusations were found to be baseless, leading to the defamation lawsuit and the hefty judgment against Giuliani.
The case highlights the serious repercussions of spreading misinformation and the need to hold individuals accountable for their actions, especially when they are in positions of influence. It serves as a reminder that words have consequences and can have far-reaching impacts.
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