Georgia

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

Georgia Republican Legislators Contemplate Health Care Expansion and Lawsuit Limits in 2024 Session

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Atlanta, Georgia – As the Georgia General Assembly kicks off its 2024 regular session, one of the major debates centers around whether Republicans will finally agree to expand health care for low-income adults under the state’s Medicaid program. Republican House Speaker Jon Burns has expressed his interest in exploring the idea, while Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is willing to consider it. However, Gov. Brian Kemp has been in favor of a more limited expansion of coverage. With it being an election year, state lawmakers will likely focus on measures that please their supporters and … Read more

Historic Decision: Georgia Republicans Consider Expanding Health Care for Poor Adults as Assembly Session Begins

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ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia General Assembly convenes today for its 2024 regular session, and all eyes are on whether Republicans will support a further expansion of health care for low-income adults under the state’s Medicaid program. House Speaker Jon Burns expressed interest in the idea, while Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones said he is open to considering it. Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, has advocated for a more limited expansion of coverage. With last year’s unfinished business still on the table, this legislative term could see swift action on bills that came close to passing. … 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