Election

Rudy Giuliani’s Defamation Trial: Stakes High as Jury Considers $43 Million Damages and Future of Election Lies Accountability

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Closing arguments have concluded in Rudy Giuliani’s federal defamation trial as the jury deliberates. The trial centers around Giuliani’s statements defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The judge has already ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, determining that Giuliani did defame them. However, the jury’s role is to determine the amount of damages to be awarded. If the jury rules in favor of Freeman and Moss, Giuliani could face significant financial consequences. The jury has the power to award up to $43 million in damages. While it remains uncertain … Read more

Federal Judge Overseeing Trump’s Election Interference Case Targeted in “Swatting” Attack at Her Home

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WASHINGTON — Authorities responded to a potential “swatting” attack at the home of Tanya Chutkan, the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case. Police and fire trucks arrived at Chutkan’s residence after receiving false reports of a shooting. Although Chutkan was home at the time, she was unharmed, and police found no evidence of any crime. The origins of the emergency call remain unknown. “Swatting” involves making a false report to law enforcement in order to draw a response to a specific location. Chutkan is presiding over Special Counsel Jack Smith’s federal … Read more

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

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ATLANTA, Georgia – A jury in Georgia awarded a total of $148 million in damages to two former election workers who filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The former New York City mayor spread lies about the workers in 2020, which resulted in racist threats and harassment, impacting the workers’ lives significantly. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, provided emotional testimony during the trial. They described becoming targets of a false conspiracy theory that was promoted by Giuliani and other Republicans. This theory aimed to overturn the 2020 election results in favor … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $148 Million in Damages to Georgia Election Workers Defamed by Rudy Giuliani

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani, the former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers accused of fraud. Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, testified during the four-day trial about the racist and violent threats they faced as a result of Giuliani’s false claims of election fraud. The damages awarded included defamation, emotional distress, and punitive damages. Freeman expressed her gratitude for the jury’s decision, stating that it holds Giuliani accountable for the harm he caused her and her daughter. … Read more