Rudy Giuliani has surrendered a collection of watches, a Mercedes-Benz, and funds from his Citibank accounts to two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him. This follows a court order after Giuliani spread false claims about the women following the 2020 election. Despite missing an initial deadline, Giuliani complied after being threatened with contempt of court. He is appealing the ruling, claiming political persecution, and has declared bankruptcy to avoid payment. The case highlights the consequences of spreading disinformation.
A U.S. District Judge has ordered EngineOwning, a cheat software distributor, to pay Activision $14.5 million in damages and attorney fees for distributing cheats for games like Call of Duty. The court also mandated EngineOwning to transfer its domain to Activision. This legal victory is part of Activision's ongoing efforts to combat cheating in its games.
Eric Trump criticizes the $454m judgment against his father, claiming that bonds of that size don't exist in the US, while also suggesting that the effort to seize assets is politically motivated. As the deadline to come up with the half-billion dollar bond approaches, Trump's ability to obtain it is in question. Meanwhile, voices from both sides of the political spectrum, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and business executive Kevin O'Leary, express concerns about the judgment and the potential seizure of assets. Donald Trump is also facing numerous criminal charges and penalties in separate legal matters.
A New York civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump and other defendants has reached over $450 million, with over $100,000 accruing in post-judgment interest daily. The defendants, including Trump's sons and Trump Organization executives, have 30 days to appeal the decision, which found them liable for misrepresenting the value of Trump properties. New York Attorney General Letitia James could enforce the judgment by freezing Trump's assets, including his 40 Wall Street skyscraper, unless he posts a bond or deposits the full amount with the court.
Argentina's new government is facing a critical test as it deals with a $16 billion US judgment against the country, stemming from a long-standing legal battle over defaulted debt. The ruling presents a significant challenge for President Alberto Fernández's administration, which is already grappling with a struggling economy and high inflation. The government is expected to negotiate with creditors and seek a resolution to the issue, which could have far-reaching implications for the country's financial stability.
Rapper Blueface is facing a growing financial burden as the $13 million judgment against him for a Las Vegas shooting incident at Euphoric Gentleman's Club has now increased to over $14 million due to interest. Despite taking a plea deal that resulted in probation, Blueface has not paid the debt, which includes compensation for the venue's lost revenue and employees' lost wages. The owner of the club is determined to collect the full amount, while the rapper continues to make selective personal expenditures.
