Rudy Giuliani Settles $148 Million Defamation Case with Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani has settled a $148 million defamation case with election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, allowing him to keep his assets.
Overview
Rudy Giuliani has satisfied a $148 million defamation judgment owed to election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who successfully sued him for defamation. The settlement, reached in January 2024, allows Giuliani to keep his assets while promising not to repeat defamatory statements. The case stemmed from Giuliani's claims that Freeman and Moss committed electoral fraud, leading to threats against them. Although he did not admit liability, Giuliani's acknowledgment of the harms faced by the plaintiffs marks a notable end to a lengthy legal battle. He continues to face other legal challenges related to the 2020 election.
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Analysis
- Giuliani has resolved the defamation case with election workers Freeman and Moss, avoiding a trial and allowing him to retain his properties and belongings as part of the settlement.
- The agreed settlement did not include an admission of guilt from Giuliani, and both parties have expressed a desire to move on from the ordeal that has caused significant distress.
- The defamation claims emerged in the context of Giuliani spreading false narratives about the election, leading to severe consequences for Freeman and Moss, including threats and harassment.
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The defamation case was based on Giuliani's false claims that Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers, committed electoral fraud after the 2020 presidential election.
The settlement allowed Giuliani to keep his homes and personal belongings, including his World Series rings, in exchange for unspecified compensation and a promise not to defame the women again.
No, Giuliani did not admit liability in the settlement. The agreement was reached without an admission of wrongdoing.
Giuliani was held in contempt of court twice: once in Manhattan for failing to comply with court orders and again in Washington, D.C., for continuing to defame the election workers.
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