Rudolph Giuliani can, for the moment, hold on to his Palm Beach, Fla., condo rather than sell it to satisfy a $146 million defamation judgment awarded to two Georgia poll workers, a federal judge ordered Friday.
Judge Lewis Liman of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York gave Giuliani’s lawyer until Oct. 8 to file his brief opposing a motion to declare the Florida condo subject to collection. Liman had threatened to rule against Giuliani by default after the former New York City mayor failed to meet the original Sept. 23 deadline.
Giuliani, who previously served as the Mayor of New York City and was an attorney for former President Donald Trump, has been embroiled in legal battles stemming from various claims. This particular case involves defamation allegations made by two Georgia poll workers who were awarded a substantial judgment.
This development comes amid broader legal challenges for Giuliani, who has faced significant scrutiny and legal expenses over the past few years. The potential sale of his personal properties, including his homes in New York and Florida, has been a critical point of concern for his legal team as they navigate these judgments.
The extension granted by Judge Liman provides Giuliani’s team with a limited window to argue against the inclusion of the Palm Beach property in the collection efforts. The outcome of these proceedings will have substantial implications on Giuliani’s financial standing.
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