Giuliani Faces Over $148 Million in Damages and New Lawsuit

Continued false claims about election fraud lead to additional legal action and potential violation of pretrial release terms.

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor and attorney for Donald Trump, has been ordered to pay over $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss by falsely linking them to election fraud.
Giuliani, along with other attorneys allied with Trump, face mounting costs for their attempts to overturn the 2020 election, with total costs exceeding $150 million.
Despite the defamation ruling, Giuliani continues to maintain his false claims about Freeman and Moss, leading them to file a new lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against him.
Giuliani's defiance could potentially violate the terms of his pretrial release in Fulton County, Georgia, where he faces 13 counts in a criminal racketeering case.
Freeman and Moss have also urged the court to expedite the enforcement of the $148 million judgment, citing Giuliani's reported financial issues and fears that he may attempt to evade payment.