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Russian Lawmakers Propose Confiscating Assets of Those Spreading False Information about Armed Forces

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Moscow – Russian lawmakers are drafting a bill that would permit the seizure of assets from individuals spreading what they deem as “deliberately false information” about the country’s armed forces. Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma, stated that this legislation would also encompass acts of betrayal such as discrediting the armed forces, advocating for sanctions against Russia, or inciting extremist activities. In a post on Telegram, Volodin asserted that those who attempt to undermine or betray Russia must face appropriate punishment and compensate for the harm inflicted on the nation by forfeiting their … 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

Election Workers Triumph in Historic $148 Million Verdict Against Rudy Giuliani for Spreading Falsehoods

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Atlanta, Georgia – A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to election workers in Georgia who were targeted by false claims made by Rudy Giuliani regarding the 2020 election. The workers filed a defamation lawsuit against Giuliani, the former lawyer for former U.S. President Donald Trump, and accused him of spreading lies about their role in the election. The case centered around statements made by Giuliani during a November 2020 press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington. Giuliani, who was leading Trump’s legal team at the time, alleged widespread voter fraud … Read more

Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani for Spreading Lies and Inciting Harassment

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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