Georgia Election Workers Sue Giuliani for Defamation, Seek $24 Million Each in Damages
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Rudy Giuliani is facing a lawsuit from Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who allege he defamed them by falsely accusing them of election fraud. Plaintiffs are seeking $24 million each in damages.
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Presiding judge ruled Giuliani was legally responsible for defaming Freeman and Moss and for being part of a conspiracy with Trump to spread lies about them.
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Jury tasked only with determining damages; unclear if plaintiffs will ever receive award due to Giuliani's finances.
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During trial, Giuliani made comments to media reiterating his attacks on Freeman and Moss, contradicting his lawyer's arguments.
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Giuliani's lawyer conceded in closing arguments that some of Giuliani's statements were out of touch with reality, but argued he was a relatively minor player in the broader attacks on the election workers.