Rudy Giuliani Faces Trial for Defaming Georgia Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani is set to appear in court for a week-long jury trial in a defamation lawsuit filed by Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, two Black election workers in Fulton county. Giuliani has already been found liable for defamation by US district judge Beryl Howell. The trial will determine the penalty he should pay, with Freeman and Moss seeking between $15m and $43.5m in damages. This case is significant as it seeks accountability from Trump allies who spread election lies and tests the use of defamation law against misinformation. It highlights the human toll of election denialism and the threats faced by Freeman and Moss. Giuliani has already been sanctioned and is expected to testify during the trial.
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- What to know about Rudy Giuliani’s trial for defaming Ga. election workers The Washington Post
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