Rudy Giuliani's Defamation Trial: Potential $43 Million Damages and Accountability

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Rudy Giuliani's Defamation Trial: Potential $43 Million Damages and Accountability
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Rudy Giuliani, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, could face damages of up to $43 million in a defamation trial brought by two Georgia election workers. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, accused Giuliani of intentionally inflicting emotional distress and engaging in a conspiracy when he publicly accused them of election fraud. The trial is expected to last a week, and Giuliani, Freeman, and Moss are all set to testify. The women's lawyers presented evidence of the threats and harassment they faced as a result of Giuliani's false accusations. Giuliani already faces financial distress and other legal challenges, including a lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems and a racketeering case in Georgia.

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