Defamation

Former Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against High-Profile Figure

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Atlanta, Georgia – A jury awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers who sued former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their lives with racist threats and harassment. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, tearfully described becoming the target of a false conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans as they tried to keep then-President Donald Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election. The damages verdict included a $75 million award in … Read more

Georgia Election Workers Seek Justice in Defamation Trial Against Rudy Giuliani, Alleging ‘Sustained Smear Campaign’ Over Election Fraud Claims

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WASHINGTON – Lawyers for two Georgia election workers accused Rudy Giuliani of defamation, claim he “destroyed” their reputations by falsely accusing them of rigging the 2020 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump. The trial, which is focused on determining how much Giuliani will have to pay the workers, began with opening arguments. A federal judge has already found Giuliani liable for defamation. The two workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, are seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages. Joseph Sibley, Giuliani’s lawyer, warned that if the jury awards Moss and Freeman … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Hit with Staggering $148 Million Verdict in Defamation Trial: Justice Served for Georgia Election Workers

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New York, NY – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s defamation trial took an unexpected turn as the jury awarded more than $148 million in damages to former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The plaintiffs, who were called as witnesses during the trial, were defamed by Giuliani following the 2020 elections. The jury’s decision came as a resounding victory for Freeman and Moss, who expressed gratitude but acknowledged that money couldn’t alleviate all their problems. Freeman lamented the loss of her home, neighborhood, and peace of mind. The trial was … Read more

Trump Media CEO Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Sarasota Columnist and Media Outlets

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Sarasota, FL – Devin Nunes, CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against Sarasota Herald-Tribune columnist Chris Anderson and other media outlets. The lawsuit, which was filed in April 2023, accused Anderson and the outlets of publishing defamatory statements in a column. Court records show that Nunes voluntarily dismissed all defendants without prejudice on Dec. 15, just four days before a scheduled case management hearing. The lawsuit initially targeted The Guardian, Penske Media Corp., owner of Variety magazine, Anderson, and Will Wilkerson, who had allegedly been removed from Trump Media. … Read more