Falsehoods

Attorney Advising Trump on Election Challenges Faces Ethics Investigation Amid Allegations of Spreading Falsehoods

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WASHINGTON — A new ethics complaint targets another attorney linked to efforts to challenge U.S. election outcomes, reflecting ongoing scrutiny over actions linked to former President Donald Trump’s post-election legal maneuvers. Kurt Olsen, who advised Trump in attempts to leverage the Justice Department to reverse his 2020 election defeat, is now accused of professional misconduct. The complaint, launched by the pro-democracy entities States United Democracy Center and Lawyers Defending American Democracy, urges the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission and the District of Columbia’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel to probe Olsen’s legal practices. Notably, his advice to … Read more

Georgia Election Workers Win $148 Million Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani for Spreading Falsehoods about 2020 Votes

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ATLANTA, Georgia — In a landmark decision, a federal jury has awarded $148 million in damages to election workers in Georgia over former President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s false claims about voter fraud during the 2020 election. The verdict serves as a rebuke to Giuliani’s baseless allegations and underscores the need for accountability in the pursuit of truth. The lawsuit, filed by seven election workers, accused Giuliani of spreading defamatory statements in an attempt to overturn the election results. These workers faced harassment and threats after the former New York City mayor’s unfounded claims … Read more

Election Workers Triumph in Historic $148 Million Verdict Against Rudy Giuliani for Spreading Falsehoods

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Atlanta, Georgia – A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to election workers in Georgia who were targeted by false claims made by Rudy Giuliani regarding the 2020 election. The workers filed a defamation lawsuit against Giuliani, the former lawyer for former U.S. President Donald Trump, and accused him of spreading lies about their role in the election. The case centered around statements made by Giuliani during a November 2020 press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington. Giuliani, who was leading Trump’s legal team at the time, alleged widespread voter fraud … Read more