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HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

'Wow!': John Oliver Stunned By 'Pathetic' Rudy Giuliani Moment

John Oliver criticizes Rudy Giuliani for his baseless claims and defamation against Georgia election workers.
Oliver mocks Giuliani for trying to cling to his past accomplishments as he faces the consequences of his actions. [ more ]
The Washington Times
4 months ago
US politics

Giuliani jokingly asks Newsmax host for money after bank-busting verdict in defamation case

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia election workers.
Giuliani criticized the court ruling and accused the District of Columbia court of being fascist. [ more ]
The Washington Times
4 months ago
US politics

Jury awards Georgia election workers $148 million in damages over Rudy Giuliani's 2020 vote lies

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers for defamation.
The jury's verdict is significantly higher than what the plaintiffs had requested. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury Orders Giuliani to Pay $148 Million to Election Workers He Defamed

Rudolph Giuliani has been ordered to pay over $148 million to two former Georgia election workers for defaming them and causing them emotional distress.
The jury awarded the workers $75 million in punitive damages and ordered Giuliani to pay compensatory damages and damages for emotional suffering. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury in Rudy Giuliani defamation trial urged to send message: Don't do it'

A lawyer representing two Georgia election workers is urging a Washington DC jury to send a message by issuing substantial damages against Rudy Giuliani for spreading lies about his clients.
The lawyer is asking the jury to award each of his clients at least $24 million in damages, as well as additional punitive damages and damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

Judge Chastises Rudy Giuliani For Defaming Election Workers -- Outside of Defamation Trial

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell chastised Rudy Giuliani for defaming Georgia election workers during his ongoing trial.
Giuliani has already been found liable for falsely claiming that the two women manipulated ballots in the 2020 presidential election. [ more ]
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HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Legal Experts Explain How Rudy Giuliani's Latest Financial Blow Could Play Out

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election.
Declaring bankruptcy will not protect Giuliani from paying the judgment, as bankruptcy law protections do not apply to intentional harm. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
4 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150 million in damages

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay nearly $150 million in defamation damages to Georgia election workers
Giuliani claims trial was unfair and denies responsibility for the threats made against the women [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 months ago
US politics

Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia poll workers

A jury awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani.
The women were targeted with false conspiracy theories pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans after the 2020 election. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury orders Giuliani to pay $148 million in defamation case DW 12/15/2023

Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers by falsely claiming they helped rig the 2020 election against Trump.
Giuliani plans to appeal the verdict and believes the 'absurd' fine will help his chances. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US politics

Giuliani is ordered to pay $148 million to Georgia election workers he defamed

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million to two former Georgia election workers for spreading lies about them
The workers testified that the lies spread by Giuliani and Trump turned their lives upside down [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani faces $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia election workers.
The decision adds to Giuliani's mounting legal fees and financial troubles. [ more ]
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HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani Hits Newsmax Host With A Wild Defamation Case Ask On Live TV

Rudy Giuliani asked for financial assistance from Newsmax host Greg Kelly after being ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers.
Giuliani referred to the D.C. court as 'fascist' and criticized U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

Attorney: Giuliani made it dangerous' for Ga. election workers

Giuliani spread conspiracy theories about two former Georgia election workers, treating them as expendable and not human beings.
Freeman and Moss are seeking $24 million each in reputational damages as well as punitive and emotional damages in the case. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury orders Giuliani to pay election workers $148 million for lies

A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation.
The women were targeted with racist threats and harassment after Giuliani spread false conspiracy theories about them in 2020. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani's Attorney Compares Him To 'Flat-Earther'

Rudy Giuliani's own attorney compared him to a fanatical flat-earther who will never stop believing the 2020 election lie.
The civil case was brought by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers, who are asking for upwards of $43 million in damages. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

The End of Rudy Giuliani? Kal Penn Is Fine With That.

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial began with two Georgia election workers suing him for $43 million.
Giuliani's lawyer argued that owing such an amount would be the end of him. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

In Court With the Women He Defamed, Giuliani Faces Millions in Damages

Rudolph Giuliani's lawyer claims that the damages sought in the defamation suit against Giuliani would be the end of him.
Giuliani has been accused of defaming two Georgia election workers and intentionally inflicting emotional distress. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US news

Seth Meyers Shreds Giuliani Lawyer's Defamation Trial Excuse

Rudy Giuliani's lawyer blamed his client's 'unintelligible' objections on his age during his defamation trial.
Seth Meyers criticized Giuliani's attempts to use his age as an excuse for his actions. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani Leaves Defamation Trial To Defame Some More Outside

Rudy Giuliani doubles down on election lies during defamation trial
Judge reprimands Giuliani for contradicting his own lawyer in court [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Giuliani Lawyer Says Georgia Election Workers' Damages Demand Amounts To 'Death Penalty'

Lawyers for two Georgia election workers played audio recordings in court of graphic and racist threats they received after Giuliani falsely accused them of fraud.
The trial will determine how much Giuliani must pay in damages, with the women's lawyers estimating reputational damages could reach $47 million. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani's election defamation trial to start today with opening statements

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers, seeking up to $43.5 million in damages.
Giuliani made false claims about the workers, alleging they brought in fake votes for Joe Biden during the 2020 election. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury selection begins in election workers' defamation damages trial against Rudy Giuliani

Jury selection has begun in the federal case determining how much Rudy Giuliani has to pay two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud.
The trial will only determine the amount of damages, if any, Giuliani must pay and his lawyer stated that Giuliani is expected to take the witness stand. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury seated in Giuliani election workers' defamation trial

Rudy Giuliani faces a federal trial to determine the amount of damages he must pay to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud.
Giuliani is expected to take the witness stand, potentially jeopardizing his position in a separate criminal case in Georgia. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani Trial To Begin Over Lies About Georgia Election Workers

Rudy Giuliani is going to trial on Monday in a defamation case brought by two Georgia election workers.
Giuliani may have to pay tens of millions of dollars in damages to the workers if the jury finds him liable. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
US politics

What is at stake in Rudy Giuliani poll workers defamation trial?

Rudy Giuliani is facing a defamation trial where he may have to pay millions of dollars to two Georgia election workers he made false statements about.
The former New York mayor repeatedly made false claims about the women and spread misleading security footage to overturn Trump's loss in the state. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
US politics

What to know about Giuliani's trial for defaming Georgia election workers

A civil trial is set to begin to determine the damages Rudy Giuliani must pay for defaming two Georgia election workers.
Giuliani's legal and financial troubles are mounting as a result of the trial. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Jury trial will decide how much Giuliani must pay election workers over false election fraud claims

Rudy Giuliani will have to pay damages to two Georgia election workers in a defamation lawsuit
The trial will determine the amount of damages Giuliani must pay [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Giuliani to Go on Trial for Damages in Defamation Case

Rudolph Giuliani will appear in court for a trial to determine how much he will have to pay two Georgia election workers he defamed during the 2020 presidential race.
Giuliani is facing financial ruin and disbarment while being sued by Dominion Voting Systems for false claims of election rigging. [ more ]
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