Defamation

Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Case Against Rudy Giuliani: Lies and Harassment Expose the Damaging Impact

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WASHINGTON — A jury in Washington D.C. awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers after they sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation. Giuliani’s false allegations caused the women to experience racist threats and harassment. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, described the devastating impact of the conspiracy theory spread by Giuliani, who was attempting to keep former President Donald Trump in power following his loss in the 2020 election. The damages included a $75 million award in punitive damages for Moss and Freeman, as well as approximately $36 … Read more

Former Election Worker Ruby Freeman and Daughter Awarded $150 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Giuliani

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Atlanta, Georgia – Former election worker Ruby Freeman expressed both gratitude and caution today following a defamation trial involving former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Freeman, who had been targeted by Giuliani’s defamatory statements along with her daughter Shaye Moss, spoke to reporters about the impact of the trial on her life. “This has been a long and difficult journey for me and my daughter,” Freeman said. “Today is a good day, but money will never solve all of my problems.” Freeman emphasized the fear she still experiences due to threats, stating, “I will … Read more

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hit with $148 Million Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Over False Election Claims

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury in Washington awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over false claims he made about them in 2020. The lies spread by Giuliani led to racist threats and harassment against the two women. The jury deliberated for about 10 hours before reaching their verdict. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, testified emotionally during the trial, describing the devastating impact of the conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans. The jury awarded each woman roughly … Read more

Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Damages in Defamation Lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani

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Atlanta, Georgia – A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers in a defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, sued Giuliani after he spread false statements about them in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. These lies led to a barrage of harassment and threats against the two women. Giuliani, the personal lawyer of former President Donald Trump, was already found liable of defamation in the case. The jury had to determine the amount Giuliani would pay in damages. After deliberating for … Read more