Rudy Giuliani Relinquishes Cherished Watches Amid Defamation Judgment
A representative for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York City mayor is relinquishing his cherished watches ahead of a Friday deadline to turn over his assets to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
Judge Orders Giuliani to Hand Over Assets
A judge last week ordered Giuliani to hand over a trove of prized possessions, including a 1980 Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall and more than two dozen watches, after missing an Oct. 29 deadline.
Giuliani’s Spokesperson Documents the Handover
On Thursday evening, Giuliani spokesperson Ted Goodman posted a video on the social platform X from a FedEx store in Florida, where he showed at least 18 watches and a ring laid out on a table that he said were being turned over.
“This right here folks, this is the accumulation of 60 years of hard work,” Goodman said as the video panned over the array of black, brown, gold and silver-banded timepieces. “Many of these watches hold great sentimental value and he’s being forced to turn all these over under court order.”
Giuliani’s Response to the Handover
Goodman went on to cite Giuliani’s role as mayor during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
“This is a man who demonstrated courage by running towards the flames and now he’s being forced to turn all this over under court order in an absolute bastardization of our justice system,” Goodman said.
“I have to document this,” he continued. “What’s happening is wrong. It’s shameful and we must restore the integrity of the U.S. justice system.”
Lawyers Seek to Withdraw Representation
Neither Goodman nor Giuliani’s two lawyers immediately responded to an email seeking comment Friday.
Earlier this week, attorneys Kenneth Caruso and David Labkowski sought the court’s permission to stop representing Giuliani, citing disagreements with him.
Background on the Defamation Case
Rudy Giuliani was found liable for defamation for falsely accusing two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, of ballot fraud as he pushed Trump’s unsubstantiated election fraud allegations during the 2020 campaign.
The women said they faced death threats after Giuliani accused them of sneaking in ballots in suitcases, counting ballots multiple times and tampering with voting machines.
Conclusion
Rudy Giuliani has relinquished his cherished watches as part of a court-ordered handover of his assets to the two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him. The handover comes amid Giuliani’s claims of political persecution and his expectation to win on appeal and get everything back.
FAQs
Q: What is the amount of the defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani?
A: The defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani is $148 million.
Q: What possessions does Giuliani have to hand over as part of the court order?
A: Giuliani has to hand over a 1980 Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall, more than two dozen watches, and his $5 million Upper East Side apartment, among other possessions.
Q: Why did Giuliani’s lawyers seek to withdraw representation?
A: Giuliani’s lawyers, Kenneth Caruso and David Labkowski, sought to withdraw representation citing disagreements with Giuliani.
Q: What did Giuliani say about the handover of his possessions?
A: Giuliani claimed he is the victim of a “political vendetta” and said he expects to win on appeal and get everything back.
