Rudy Giuliani Denies Hiding Assets At Contempt Hearing: ‘I’m Not Trying to Withhold Anything’

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for Donald Trump, testified Friday in a contempt hearing, insisting he’s not hiding assets from attorneys seeking to enforce a $148 million defamation judgment against him.

The case stems from his false accusations against two Georgia election workers during the 2020 presidential election.

Appearing before Judge Lewis J. Liman in Manhattan, Giuliani portrayed himself as overwhelmed and disorganized while managing multiple legal cases. He denied intentionally withholding assets, including a signed Joe DiMaggio jersey and a 120-year-old gold watch, which have become focal points of the case.

“I wasn’t trying to hide it from anyone,” Giuliani said about the watch, which he kept because he feared it might get lost if handed over. Regarding the DiMaggio jersey, Giuliani claimed it disappeared from his Manhattan apartment in September and expressed uncertainty about its whereabouts.

Judge Liman acknowledged Giuliani’s apparent cooperation during the three-hour testimony but pointed out clear violations of court orders. “You’re in violation of a court order at least in regards to that,” Liman said, referring to the missing jersey.

The election workers’ attorney, Meryl Conant Governski, emphasized asset recovery over holding Giuliani in contempt, although she noted his “consistent pattern of willful defiance” in complying with the October 2023 court order.

Giuliani has surrendered some assets, including a Mercedes-Benz and his New York apartment, but has not provided the necessary paperwork to monetize them or turned over other items, such as sports memorabilia and cash from nonexempt accounts.

Giuliani explained he felt overwhelmed by court orders in “15 to 20 other cases” and found the two-week timeframe to respond to requests unusually short. He admitted to confusion over his possessions, claiming many items were lost during his divorce six years ago or given away, including signed Yankees memorabilia.

The case also involves Giuliani’s Florida condominium, which he argues is his personal residence and should be shielded from the judgment.

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