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Rudy Giuliani, the embattled former New York City mayor and attorney to Donald Trump, has reached a surprising settlement in a high-profile defamation case brought by two Georgia election workers. The deal, announced Thursday, allows Giuliani to retain his $5 million Upper East Side apartment, a vintage Mercedes, Yankees memorabilia, and other personal treasures. The settlement comes after years of legal wrangling and mounting financial pressure. The New York Post reported that this agreement marks a dramatic turning point in a case that had threatened Giuliani’s financial stability and reputation.
Negotiations leading to the settlement intensified earlier this week after Trump publicly rallied support for Giuliani. The former president’s post on Truth Social, urging his followers to “SAVE RUDY!!!,” spurred a surge of donations to Giuliani’s defense fund. According to the information provided in The New York Post report, the appeal generated $169,000—an impressive figure, though far short of the staggering $148 million Giuliani was ordered to pay election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss for defaming them.
Joseph Cammarata, Giuliani’s attorney, described the 72-hour negotiation process as grueling, often stretching late into the night. “Negotiations over the last 72 hours have been very extensive, going past midnight on most nights,” he told reporters outside the courtroom. Despite being pressed on whether Giuliani had outside financial help to cover the settlement, Cammarata declined to comment, calling the question “irrelevant,” according to The New York Post.
Freeman and Moss, the two election workers Giuliani falsely accused of attempting to steal the 2020 election for Joe Biden, expressed relief at the settlement. In a statement shared by their lawyers, they described the last four years as “a living nightmare” but acknowledged the agreement as a chance to move forward.
The exact compensation Freeman and Moss will receive remains undisclosed, adding an air of mystery to the deal. According to The New York Post, Giuliani’s bankruptcy filing and evasive handling of his assets had complicated the case, with creditors and plaintiffs accusing him of delays and non-compliance with court orders. The settlement marks the conclusion of all pending litigation between Giuliani and the election workers, including the Washington, D.C., case Giuliani had been appealing.
As part of the settlement, Giuliani agreed to provide an undisclosed amount of compensation and pledged not to defame Freeman and Moss again. The New York Post report emphasized the weight of this promise, which could have significant implications for Giuliani as he continues to face legal and financial challenges.
Lawyers for Freeman and Moss confirmed the agreement resolves all outstanding legal matters. In a written statement, Giuliani appeared to offer a mild apology, acknowledging the harassment and threats the women endured as a result of his false statements. “No one deserves to be subjected to threats, harassment, or intimidation,” Giuliani stated. He called the entire episode “unfortunate” and confirmed that both parties had agreed to refrain from speaking about each other in a defamatory manner.
The settlement arrived just in time to prevent further losses for Giuliani. According to The New York Post, Giuliani had been scheduled to testify in Manhattan federal court on Thursday regarding whether he would be allowed to keep his $3.5 million Florida condo and his cherished Yankees World Series rings while appealing the Washington, D.C., verdict. Instead of appearing in court, Giuliani posted a video of his Pomeranian, Vinny, lounging at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
“Vinny loves hanging out at Mar-a-Lago, but he’s ready to spend a lot more time in Washington, D.C., over the course of the next four years in support of his favorite President—Donald J. Trump!” Giuliani wrote on X, per The New York Post.
In recent months, Giuliani had been under significant pressure to surrender various high-value possessions as Freeman and Moss moved to collect their $148 million judgment. According to The New York Post, Giuliani was ordered in October to relinquish his 10th-floor Madison Avenue condo, a vintage 1980 Mercedes once owned by Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall, high-end watches, and other cherished items.
Among the most contested items were Giuliani’s Yankees World Series rings from the 1996, 1999, and 2000 championships. The New York Post reported that Giuliani’s son, Andrew, had prepared to testify that the rings, gifted by the Yankees organization, should not be included in the settlement. The younger Giuliani expressed pride in his father following the settlement, telling reporters, “He’s an American hero, an American icon.”
The deal ensures Giuliani retains the rings and other memorabilia, a significant personal victory amid the broader legal and financial fallout of the case.
The settlement comes in the wake of multiple contempt rulings against Giuliani. In recent weeks, he faced court sanctions in Washington, D.C., for continuing to defame Freeman and Moss despite prior rulings. He was also found in contempt by a Manhattan court for missing deadlines and failing to produce key documents.
As The New York Post reported, it remains unclear how the settlement will impact these contempt findings or whether Giuliani will face additional penalties for violating court orders. The last-minute nature of the agreement raises questions about whether the former mayor’s ongoing legal troubles will further escalate or begin to subside.
While the settlement resolves one of Giuliani’s major legal battles, it does little to alleviate the broader challenges facing the 80-year-old former attorney. Still, the deal marks a rare win for Giuliani, who can now hold onto his beloved possessions and focus on his ongoing appeals. As The New York Post report pointed out, the case serves as a stark reminder of the high stakes involved in defamation lawsuits, particularly when public figures are implicated.
Freeman and Moss have signaled that they are ready to close this chapter and focus on rebuilding their lives. “We have reached an agreement, and we can now move forward with our lives,” their statement reads. The New York Post report detailed the emotional toll the case has taken on the two women, who became central figures in the aftermath of the 2020 election due to Giuliani’s baseless claims.
