Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Contempt Hearing Over Failure to Surrender Assets

The former New York mayor faces escalating legal challenges after defying court orders to turn over assets tied to a $148 million defamation judgment.

A federal judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to appear at a contempt hearing on January 3, 2025, for failing to comply with asset surrender requirements stemming from a defamation case.
The $148 million judgment was awarded to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss, whom Giuliani falsely accused of ballot tampering during the 2020 election.
Assets under dispute include a New York apartment lease, a Mercedes-Benz, luxury watches, sports memorabilia, and a signed Joe DiMaggio shirt, among other possessions.
Giuliani has claimed financial hardship and political persecution, stating he lacks access to funds while accusing the court of unfair treatment during prior proceedings.
A separate trial on January 16 will address the disposition of Giuliani's Florida residence and World Series rings as efforts to enforce the defamation judgment continue.