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Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hit with $148 Million Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Over False Election Claims

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury in Washington awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over false claims he made about them in 2020. The lies spread by Giuliani led to racist threats and harassment against the two women. The jury deliberated for about 10 hours before reaching their verdict. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, testified emotionally during the trial, describing the devastating impact of the conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans. The jury awarded each woman roughly … Read more

Former Kentucky Official Kim Davis Hit with Massive $360,000 Debt Following Landmark Ruling Against Marriage Denials

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MOREHEAD, Ky. — Former Kentucky official Kim Davis, known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has been ordered to pay over $360,000 in legal fees and costs after a recent ruling. The controversy surrounding Davis began in 2015, when she denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Rowan County, citing her religious beliefs. This led to a high-profile legal battle and ultimately, a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. The case gained widespread attention and ignited a fierce debate about religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. Davis became … Read more