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Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani

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ATLANTA, Georgia – A jury in Georgia awarded a total of $148 million in damages to two former election workers who filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The former New York City mayor spread lies about the workers in 2020, which resulted in racist threats and harassment, impacting the workers’ lives significantly. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, provided emotional testimony during the trial. They described becoming targets of a false conspiracy theory that was promoted by Giuliani and other Republicans. This theory aimed to overturn the 2020 election results in favor … Read more

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

Appellate Court Upholds Record $3 Million Verdict against Chicago Police Officers for Failure to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, Illinois – An Illinois appellate court has upheld a record-breaking $3 million jury award in a case involving the negligence of two Chicago police officers in responding to a domestic violence call. The court found sufficient evidence that the officers prioritized their own convenience over protecting the victim, who was subsequently killed by her alleged abuser. The incident occurred on June 28th, 2015, when the police responded to a call at Vanessa Taylor’s West Side apartment. Upon arrival, the officers discovered Taylor’s boyfriend, James Thomas, wielding a Samurai sword and acting erratically. Instead of … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Faces Legal and Financial Peril as He Vows to Appeal $148 Million Verdict

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New York – Former New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is facing a criminal trial in Georgia as an alleged unnamed co-conspirator in a federal indictment against former President Donald Trump. Recently, Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation case brought by two former Georgia election workers. This significant verdict adds to Giuliani’s legal and financial troubles, as he prepares to defend himself against charges in Georgia that could potentially result in imprisonment. The defamation case against Giuliani marks a new low point for the man once known as “America’s mayor.” … Read more