Rudy Giuliani settles with Freeman, Moss over assets handover issues

Rudy Giuliani has settled with Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss over issues related to the surrender of his assets to satisfy a nearly $150 million defamation judgment against him.

In a letter issued to U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman on Thursday afternoon, attorneys for Giuliani and the two Georgia women said they have agreed to settle issues related to the handover of his World Series rings and Florida condominium, as well as those related to his refusal to turn in other assets for which he was found in contempt of court in early January.

The tentative settlement effectively marks the beginning of an end to the defamation case, which has dragged on for more than a year due to Giuliani’s bankruptcy filing and subsequent refusal to comply with court orders.

Freeman and Moss called the agreement a “major milestone” that will enable them to move forward with their lives.

“The past four years have been a living nightmare. We have fought to clear our names, restore our reputations, and prove that we did nothing wrong,” they said in a statement. “We have agreed to allow Mr. Giuliani to retain his property in exchange for compensation and his promise not to ever defame us.”

Giuliani said he is “satisfied” with the deal in a statement posted on X, adding that it “does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing by any of the Parties.”

“I have been able to retain my New York coop and Florida Condominium and all of my personal belongings,” he added.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This article was originally published on MSNBC.com