Two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani are now seeking to collect on that debt by asking a court to award them Giuliani’s apartment, cash, and prized memorabilia, including World Series rings and a signed Joe DiMaggio shirt. The women are looking to chip away at what Giuliani owes them following the collapse of his bankruptcy case, which had paused collection efforts. If Giuliani does not comply with turning over his property, Freeman and Moss’ lawyers plan to seek other remedies, citing his history of evasion and disobedience.
Giuliani’s spokesperson criticized the filing as an attempt to harass and intimidate the former mayor, arguing that the judgment against him was unreasonable and politically motivated. Giuliani, a longtime Trump ally, filed for bankruptcy in December following the defamation judgment. Freeman and Moss accused him of using the bankruptcy process to delay paying the debt and shield himself from legal obligations. The bankruptcy case was dismissed by the judge due to Giuliani’s uncooperative conduct and lack of transparency in disclosing assets.
Following the dismissal of the bankruptcy case, Freeman and Moss are pursuing legal remedies to recoup the money they are owed from Giuliani. They have filed paperwork regarding the judgment, placed liens on his properties, and sent a subpoena demanding information about his assets. Giuliani has not responded to the subpoena as of now. The women are seeking to take possession of Giuliani’s homes, cash, memorabilia, watches, furniture, and other personal items to be auctioned off with proceeds going towards the debt they are owed.
Giuliani, who was disbarred in New York for making false statements about the 2020 election, is also facing the possibility of losing his law license in Washington, D.C. He is currently facing criminal charges in Georgia and Arizona for his role in the effort to overturn the election results. In his bankruptcy filings, Giuliani listed nearly $153 million in debts, including the judgment owed to Freeman and Moss. Despite claiming assets worth $1 million to $10 million, his financial records show limited cash reserves and decreasing income from his businesses.
The potential loss of his possessions in the attempt to collect on the defamation judgment is just one of several legal challenges facing the 80-year-old Giuliani. His reputation as “America’s Mayor” following the 9/11 attacks has been tarnished by his involvement in controversies surrounding the 2020 election and his affiliations with former President Trump. As Freeman and Moss continue their efforts to recoup the millions owed to them, Giuliani’s financial and legal troubles are likely to persist, further complicating his already tumultuous post-political career.
