Giuliani Dollar150M Defamation Blow: In a significant legal development, a Washington, DC, jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay nearly $150 million to two Georgia election workers for defamatory statements he made about them following the 2020 election.
Ruby Freeman was granted $16,171,000 for defamation and $20 million for emotional distress, while Shaye Moss, Freemans daughter, received $16,998,000 for defamation and $20 million for emotional distress. The jury further imposed $75 million in punitive damages on both plaintiffs.
As the verdict was delivered, Giuliani, the former New York mayor and onetime attorney to former President Donald Trump, intently used a stylus on a touch-screen device, possibly noting down the figures for the amount he was ordered to pay. Upon leaving the courtroom, Giuliani vowed to appeal the decision.
Freeman and Moss expressed relief and gratitude outside the courthouse, emphasizing the significant impact Giuliani’s false claims had on their lives. They detailed the flood of harassing and threatening messages they received after Giuliani, along with others, including Trump, attacked them.
Giuliani was found liable this summer for defamation against Freeman and Moss after failing to respond to parts of their lawsuit. The mother and daughter asserted that they suffered emotional and reputational harm, with their safety jeopardized, as Giuliani falsely singled them out in claims of ballot tampering in Georgia.
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Throughout the trial, videos and audio clips were presented where Giuliani repeated false claims about the election workers engaging in ballot tampering. The jury concluded that none of these claims were true, and the supposed evidence Giuliani presented was misrepresented.
Giuliani, who did not testify, plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing the “absurdity” of the awarded amount. During the trial, Giuliani highlighted his financial difficulties, claiming he lacked funds to pay his debts or respond to the case.
It remains uncertain whether Giuliani’s financial situation, which he underscored during the trial, will impact his ability to pay the awarded sum. The verdict reflects a significant legal blow against Giuliani, who has faced legal challenges and controversies related to his role in post-election claims.
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