Rudy Giuliani to be First Witness in New York Trial
Former Trump Lawyer to Testify in Battle Over Florida Condo and New York Yankees World Series Rings
Rudy Giuliani is set to be back in court Thursday for a trial to determine ownership of some of his most valuable assets: a Florida condo and New York Yankees World Series rings.
Third Time’s the Charm
The former Trump lawyer will be the first witness called in federal court in New York, marking the third time he will have testified under oath in the past two weeks.
Giuliani’s Assets on the Line
Attorneys for Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss — the former Georgia election workers Giuliani defamed — want the condo and the rings turned over to help satisfy the $146 million judgment against him.
A Battle Over the Condo
Giuliani’s attorney, Joseph Cammarata, said in court filings that the Florida home can’t be taken because it has protected status under a state law and that the rings no longer belong to Giuliani because he gifted them to his son, Andrew Giuliani, years ago.
A Ring of Deception?
Andrew Giuliani has argued in a court filing that the rings are his property. “On or before May 26, 2018, Mayor Giuliani gifted to his son, Andrew Giuliani, four New York Yankees World Series rings — one for each of the Yankees’ titles in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000, and each engraved with the name ‘Giuliani’ — which had been purchased by Mayor Giuliani after he had finished his second term as New York City Mayor in or around 2002,” his filing said.
A Tale of Two Fathers
Lawyers for Freeman and Moss are skeptical of Andrew Giuliani’s account. They’re seeking three of the four rings.
Conclusion
The non-jury trial before U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman is expected to take one or two days, with closing arguments scheduled for Tuesday.
FAQs
* Who is Rudy Giuliani? A former Trump lawyer and New York City mayor.
* What is the dispute about? The ownership of a Florida condo and New York Yankees World Series rings.
* Who is seeking to take possession of the assets? Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.
* Why are they seeking the assets? To help satisfy a $146 million judgment against Giuliani.
* What is the background of the case? Giuliani was found liable for defaming Freeman and Moss by repeatedly accusing them of committing election fraud in 2020. A jury awarded them $148 million in damages, which was later reduced to $146 million.
