Presidential Election 2020: Giuliani Faces New Defamation Lawsuit from Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor, still finds himself in hot water despite facing a hefty $150 million damages bill for defamation. This time, he's being sued by Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, who were election workers during the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
The two women have filed an injunction to halt Giuliani's continued defamation of them. Working on the campaign of former President Donald Trump, Giuliani spread false allegations that the duo had tampered with votes, claiming they discarded ballots for Trump and counted phony ballots for his opponent, Democrat Joe Biden. The pair's accusations led to harassment and even death threats from supporters of the ex-president.
Giuliani has been accused of persistently spreading the same lies for which he had already been prosecuted. His refusal to cease parading such defamatory statements indicates that he intends to carry on with his targeted harassment, alleges their statement of claim.
Recalling last year's congressional hearing, Freeman and Moss received nationwide attention when they testified against the Capitol insurrection. Moss recounted that she and her mother faced relentless abuse, with many wishing them dead. As a result, the duo sued Giuliani for damages, accusing him of tarnishing their reputations and making numerous racist remarks against them.
During the trial, Giuliani declared his unhappiness with the court's verdict but maintained that his statements were accurate. Ultimately, the jury awarded Freeman and Moss a significantly more substantial amount than they had initially requested last Friday.
Insights:
- A judge has ordered Giuliani to surrender valuable possessions, such as his Manhattan penthouse and luxury watches, to the control of the pair he defamed. If he does not comply, he faces contempt of court charges.
- As part of the ongoing case, Giuliani attempted to settle the matter, but the terms of the resolution remain unclear. Failing to comply with the court's orders regarding his property could lead to him losing his Florida condo.
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