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Judge Considers Contempt Charges Against Giuliani Following $148 Million Defamation Verdict

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A judge is on the brink of ruling whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court following a jury’s decision to impose a hefty $148 million in defamation damages against him. The case, spotlighting ongoing tensions and high-profile lawsuits linked to misinformation, has drawn significant attention to the former New York mayor and personal lawyer to President Donald Trump. Giuliani, known for his often contentious public statements, faced legal repercussions for his alleged defamatory remarks against an election technology company, which claimed that his baseless allegations caused substantial harm to its reputation and business. … Read more

Amid Controversy, Trump Receives No-Sentence Verdict Due to Presidential Immunity as He Prepares for Second Term

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NEW YORK — In a groundbreaking legal decision on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump was granted an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case that stemmed from payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This decision came despite Trump’s conviction by a jury in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, aimed at influencing the 2016 presidential election. Judge Juan Merchan, presiding over the case, cited the principle of presidential immunity, which will apply to Trump beginning Jan. 20, as the rationale behind the sentence. This principle allows him to avoid … Read more

Judge to Decide on Contempt Charges Against Giuliani Over Continued Election Fraud Claims After $148 Million Defamation Verdict

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Judge in Washington, D.C., will deliberate on whether former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani should face civil contempt charges for allegedly breaching a massive $148 million defamation judgment against him. The plaintiffs, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, argue Giuliani has persistently propagated falsehoods about their involvement in election fraud during the 2020 elections. Moss and Freeman, both African American, claimed that Giuliani’s false accusations resulting from the 2020 presidential election led to severe harassment and racist threats against them. Their lawsuit culminated in December 2023 with … Read more

Missouri Appeals Court Upholds $177 Million Verdict in Favor of Sheriff’s Deputy Assaulted at Hyatt Regency

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In a significant reaffirmation of a jury’s verdict, the Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a $177 million award to Shannon Dugan, a New Jersey sheriff’s deputy who endured a sexual assault by a security guard at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis. The substantial judgment consists of $28 million in compensatory damages linked to Dugan’s suffering and $149 million aimed as a punitive measure against Hyatt for their gross negligence and mishandling in the aftermath of the incident. During the legal proceedings, it became evident that Hyatt had faltered significantly in … Read more