Rudy Giuliani’s apartment was emptied weeks ago, victims in defamation case say

Rudy Giuliani is facing allegations of hiding valuable assets ahead of an upcoming federal court appearance, after two election workers who are owed nearly $150 million in a defamation case claim the former Trump attorney is evading the legal process. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, assert that Giuliani has deliberately moved or concealed valuable items, including furniture, luxury watches, and sports memorabilia, which they are entitled to under court orders.

Giuliani, who has been embroiled in legal battles following his false claims about the 2020 presidential election, is accused of defaming Freeman and Moss. The mother and daughter duo, who were falsely implicated in election fraud by Giuliani, are entitled to substantial compensation for the harm caused to their reputations. As part of the ongoing defamation case, a judge ruled that they should be given access to Giuliani’s assets to settle the judgment.

Freeman and Moss’ legal team recently visited Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment in an effort to seize the assets that the court had directed be turned over. According to a letter filed by Freeman and Moss’ attorney, Aaron Nathan, they found the apartment nearly empty, with only a few items left behind, including rugs, a dining room table, and some inexpensive pieces of furniture. Most of the valuable items, including high-end sports memorabilia and furniture, had been removed. Nathan described the apartment as “substantially empty,” noting that “save for some rugs, a dining room table, some stray pieces of small furniture and inexpensive wall art, and a handful of smaller items like dishes and stereo equipment, the Apartment has been emptied of all of its contents.”

The discovery raised concerns that Giuliani may have intentionally hidden assets to avoid complying with court orders. According to court filings, Freeman and Moss are also attempting to seize Giuliani’s collection of 26 luxury watches and a 1980 Mercedes-Benz, which he had kept in Florida. However, the items have not been turned over, further fueling suspicions of asset concealment.

Nathan, who represents Freeman and Moss, accused Giuliani and his legal team of a strategy of “evasion and silence,” claiming that they have made it difficult for the women to access the items they are owed. Giuliani’s lawyers contend that the contents of the Manhattan apartment were moved to a storage facility on Long Island. However, Freeman and Moss’ legal team says they have encountered difficulties in accessing the storage facility and retrieving the items.

The issue of missing assets has become one of the central points of contention in the case. Freeman and Moss are not only seeking the luxury items but are also trying to gain control of other high-value assets owned by Giuliani, including a $3.5 million condo in Palm Beach, Florida. Giuliani has claimed that he now resides in the condo, and Freeman and Moss argue that they should have the right to seize it as part of their judgment. Additionally, the women are attempting to obtain four Yankees World Series Championship rings from the 1990s and 2000s, which Giuliani’s son has claimed were given to him as a gift by his father. These rings, valued at significant amounts, are part of a larger effort to recoup damages for the harm Giuliani caused by spreading false claims about the election.

The case is continuing to unfold in federal court, and Judge Lewis Liman has now ordered Giuliani to appear in person on Thursday. The judge is likely to address the allegations of asset concealment and whether Giuliani’s actions constitute an effort to obstruct the court’s orders. This is the latest chapter in a long-running legal saga for Giuliani, who has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations stemming from his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.

Freeman and Moss have been vocal about the emotional and financial toll of the defamation campaign waged against them by Giuliani and others. They allege that Giuliani’s false accusations led to harassment, threats, and personal suffering. The legal battle has now become a fight not only for justice but for the assets that Giuliani allegedly tried to hide from the court.

As the defamation case moves forward, the questions surrounding Giuliani’s assets and his apparent attempts to evade the legal process remain unresolved. With his court appearance looming, the outcome of this case could have significant consequences for both Giuliani’s financial future and his legal standing in the ongoing fallout from his election-related activities.