Rudy Giuliani Slapped with $148 Million Verdict for Defaming Georgia Election Workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal jury to pay over $148 million to two Georgia election workers for falsely claiming they committed ballot fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The damages include $75 million in punitive damages, $20 million each for emotional distress, and over $16 million each for defamation. Giuliani, who stood alone in court, called the damages figure "absurd" and vowed to appeal. This is the latest legal blow to Giuliani, who was indicted along with Trump and 17 others on state criminal charges in Georgia. The plaintiffs, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, sued Giuliani for defamation, emotional distress, and civil conspiracy.