Defamation

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

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – In a high-profile defamation case, a jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, were subject to harassment and threats after Giuliani spread lies about them following the 2020 presidential election. Giuliani, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, falsely accused Freeman and Moss of ballot fraud in an attempt to overturn the election results. The jury’s decision came after a three-day trial in Washington, D.C., where Giuliani was found liable for defamation. The jury deliberated … Read more

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

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Washington D.C., USA – A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and Ruby Freeman, who filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City. The workers claimed that lies spread by Giuliani in 2020 had caused their lives to be upended by racist threats and harassment. The damages verdict includes a $75 million award in punitive damages for the women, in addition to approximately $36 million each in other damages. During the trial, Moss and Freeman emotionally testified about the … Read more

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