Rudy Giuliani's Defamation Trial Ends with $148 Million Verdict

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A jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, for defaming them by spreading false claims of ballot tampering in the 2020 election. Freeman and Moss faced threats, harassment, and life-altering consequences as a result of Giuliani's false claims. The jury also awarded a combined $75 million in punitive damages. Giuliani, who is facing mounting legal debt and potential bankruptcy, is expected to appeal the decision. Despite the verdict, Giuliani remains defiant and unapologetic.
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