Defamation

Former Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani

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WASHINGTON — A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation. The workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, claimed that Giuliani’s lies about them in 2020 led to racist threats and harassment. The damages verdict includes approximately $75 million for each of the former election workers. During the trial, Moss and Freeman emotionally described the impact of the false conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans. The theory sought to undermine the 2020 election results and keep then-President Donald Trump … Read more

Jury Awards Ex-Georgia Election Workers $148 Million in Defamation Suit Against Rudy Giuliani

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal victory, a jury of eight residents from Washington, D.C. has awarded Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss $148,169,000 in their defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The former New York City mayor, who served as then-President Trump’s attorney, faced severe consequences for spreading baseless claims of election fraud regarding Freeman and Moss, a mother-daughter duo, following the 2020 election. The jury’s decision comes as a stunning blow to Giuliani, with damages divided into five different sections. This substantial financial and legal setback serves as a crucial moment in the aftermath … Read more

Mississippi State Auditor Faces Defamation Lawsuit from NFL Legend Brett Favre as Attorney General Withdraws Support

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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi State Auditor Shad White will no longer be represented by Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office in his defamation lawsuit filed by former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. This decision was revealed in a filing by Fitch’s office on Friday. A letter obtained by Front Office Sports from an attorney in Fitch’s office explained that the decision was made due to statements made by White in his forthcoming book that questioned the integrity of the Attorney General and her office. In February of last year, Favre sued White, along with Pat McAfee and … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Files for Bankruptcy After Defamation Case Fallout: Millions in Debt and Unpaid Taxes

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NEW YORK – Former Trump campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy following a federal judge’s order to pay nearly $150 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed. The bankruptcy filing, submitted in New York, reveals that Giuliani is burdened with millions of dollars in debt from lawsuits, unpaid taxes, and outstanding legal fees. This comes after the judge ruled in favor of Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and Ruby Freeman, who sued Giuliani for spreading baseless claims about their involvement in election fraud. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, had … Read more