Georgia

Activists Demand Georgia to Cease Use of Flawed Voting System Over Security Concerns

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ATLANTA (AP) — Election integrity activists are urging a federal judge to halt the use of Georgia’s current election system, claiming that it is vulnerable to attack and could jeopardize voters’ right to cast and accurately count their votes. In a trial set to begin on Tuesday, activists will argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen machines are unconstitutional due to their operational flaws. Election officials, however, maintain that the system is secure and reliable, and assert that the state has the authority to determine its election procedures. Georgia has emerged as a critical battleground … Read more

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit by Georgia Election Workers

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Washington, D.C. – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal jury to pay a total of $148 million to two former Georgia election workers. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ArShaye “Shaye” Moss, were falsely accused by Giuliani of engaging in a fake ballot processing scheme during the 2020 presidential election. The jury deliberated for 10 hours before reaching their decision. Giuliani, who served as former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, was found liable for defamation in an earlier ruling by a federal judge. The jury’s task was to … Read more

Georgia Judge Rejects Rudy Giuliani’s Request for Extended Deadline in Election Interference Case

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ATLANTA, Georgia – Rudy Giuliani’s request for an extended deadline in his election interference case was denied by a Georgia judge on Friday. Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for former President Donald Trump, had asked for an extension due to the significant burden of case discovery. Judge Scott McAfee stated that Giuliani failed to specify the outstanding discovery that still needs to be reviewed, nor did he explain why this review has not been completed in the four months since his arraignment. Giuliani is one of the defendants in a broad racketeering … Read more

Georgia Judge Dismisses Challenge Against Lt. Governor, Plaintiffs Plan Appeal to Supreme Court

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ATLANTA, Georgia — Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones, successfully defended himself against a legal challenge that aimed to disqualify him from office. The challenge, which was described by a judge as “far-fetched,” alleged that Jones had violated his oath and engaged in insurrection. The plaintiffs, who filed the 47-page challenge, claimed that Jones had forfeited his right to hold public office. Jones, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has faced scrutiny for his actions following the 2020 election. He served as a pro-Trump elector and organized legislative hearings that promoted conspiracy theories about … Read more