On January 3, 2025, Rudy Giuliani attended a contempt hearing in Manhattan, where he faces allegations of failing to comply with court orders related to a $148 million judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea Moss.

The Reuters reports that the hearing will determine whether Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal attorney to Donald Trump, should be held in civil contempt for not turning over valuable assets as mandated by U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman. This involves assets such as a Mercedes-Benz, memorabilia, and his Palm Beach condominium, which prosecutors aim to claim as part of the defamation award.

Giuliani was found liable in 2023 for defamatory statements against Freeman and Moss, incorrectly accusing them of election fraud, leading to a ruling that holds him responsible for significant damages. His attorneys accuse him of demonstrating a "consistent pattern of willful defiance" in complying with the court's orders as they prepare for a trial to determine asset turnover.

Giuliani, now 80 and having faced substantial legal and financial troubles, vehemently criticized the inquisition from the lawyers representing Freeman and Moss. Describing some inquiries as "inappropriate" and "abusive," he objected particularly to questions regarding his personal health and previous legal representation, claiming they were irrelevant to the case, as reported by Newsweek.

His legal team asserts that Giuliani has provided limited assets, including a Mercedes-Benz and a New York apartment, but has withheld crucial paperwork and failed to fulfill all requirements for monetizing these assets. The court must ascertain whether Giuliani's Florida property should remain protected from the award due to his claim of it being his primary residence.

Judge Liman has indicated he may impose sanctions if he finds Giuliani in contempt, potentially complicating the matter of the Florida property set for a trial mid-January, as noted by the South China Morning Post.

This ongoing legal battle marks another chapter in Giuliani's tumultuous post-trump tenure, underlining his significant fall from grace from his earlier days as "America's Mayor." The hearing is poised to continue as discussions unfold regarding the handling of his assets and compliance with the court’s decrees.