Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million for Defaming Georgia Election Workers

A federal jury has ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to pay a total of $148 million to two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ArShaye "Shaye" Moss, who sued him for defamation. Giuliani falsely claimed that they engaged in a fake ballot processing scheme during the 2020 presidential election. The jury awarded $148 million in total damages, including compensatory damages for defamation, compensatory damages for emotional distress, and punitive damages. Giuliani plans to appeal the judgment.