Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, has reached a significant settlement with two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea Moss, allowing him to retain his assets, including a lavish Florida condominium and three World Series rings, while agreeing to stop making defamatory remarks about them.

The settlement was announced after Giuliani failed to appear at a scheduled court trial on January 16, 2025, which was intended to determine the extent of the former mayor's obligation to surrender his properties as part of a $148 million defamation judgment won by Freeman and Moss in 2023. The jury had found Giuliani liable for defamation, stemming from false accusations that they tampered with the 2020 election results.

As part of the agreement, both Giuliani and the plaintiffs expressed the desire to move forward. Freeman and Moss indicated, “The past four years have been a living nightmare. We have fought to clear our names, restore our reputations, and prove that we did nothing wrong. Today is a major milestone in our journey.” They noted they have allowed Giuliani to keep his belongings in exchange for unspecified compensation and assurances he would cease defamatory comments against them.

This resolution effectively allows Giuliani to keep crucial assets, including his $3.5 million Florida condo and several items of personal significance, further avoiding a legal battle that had stretched for years. Giuliani expressed relief, stating, “This resolution does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing by any of the parties,” and described the legal proceedings as “unfortunate,” highlighting the toll it has taken on his life and that of the plaintiffs.

Giuliani had already surrendered a number of assets, including a Mercedes-Benz that once belonged to a celebrity and a $6 million New York City apartment, but has fought over retaining his primary residence.

Despite this settlement, the former mayor remains under scrutiny for previous allegations of conduct related to his claims about election fraud, which continue to affect his reputation. As part of the settlement, both Giuliani and the election workers agreed to refrain from defaming each other in any future statements. This development is viewed by many as a significant turning point in Giuliani’s legal and public life.

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