Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani for Spreading Lies and Inciting Harassment
ATLANTA, GA – Two former Georgia election workers were awarded $148 million in damages on Friday in a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The plaintiffs, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, testified in court about the devastating impact of false conspiracy theories propagated by Giuliani and other Republicans following the 2020 election. During the emotional trial, Moss and Freeman recounted the racist threats and harassment they endured as a result of Giuliani’s lies. The jury’s decision included a $75 million punitive damages award, as well as approximately $36 million in other damages for … Read more