Giuliani reaches tentative settlement with Georgia election workers, avoiding trial

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Thursday reached a tentative settlement with two Georgia election workers whom he defamed, according to a court filing.

The court notice includes few details about the settlement but states it will “fully resolve” the disputes and result in “the conclusion of all litigation” pending between Giuliani and the workers – Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. 

Attorneys in the case indicated the execution of the settlement depends on “certain conditions” being met but they did not elaborate, according to The Hill newspaper. 

The agreement follows a Washington, D.C., jury in 2023 awarding Freeman and Moss $146 million for being defamed by Giuliani, who accused them of rigging the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

Giuliani will apparently keep his $3.5 million Florida condo, which he says is his primary residence and should be excluded from debt-collection efforts.

What appears unclear is the disposition of his New York City apartment, which he has already forfeited along with roughly a dozen luxury watches, furniture and baseball memorabilia, according to CNN. 

"I have been able to retain my New York coop and Florida Condominium and all of my personal belongings," the 80-year-old Giuliani wrote on the social media platform, X after the settlement was announced. "No one deserves to be subjected to threats, harassment, or intimidation. This litigation has taken its toll on all parties."

Meanwhile, he has refused to turn over other possessions, despite multiple court orders.

Freeman and Moss said: "Today is a major milestone in our journey. We have reached an agreement and we can now move forward with our lives. We have agreed to allow Mr. Giuliani to retain his property in exchange for compensation and his promise not to ever defame us.”