A years-long legal dispute between Rudy Giuliani and two Georgia election workers finally reaches its conclusion.
According to MSNBC, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has "fully satisfied" the nearly $150 million defamation judgment owed to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, as confirmed in a federal court filing on Monday.
The resolution comes after a challenging period for both parties, marked by Giuliani's bankruptcy declaration, missed deadlines, and multiple contempt of court findings. The former Trump lawyer's settlement with the Georgia election workers allows him to retain his properties in New York and Florida, along with his personal belongings.
The defamation case against Giuliani stretched over several years, complicated by his continued spreading of false claims about Freeman and Moss even after the initial judgment.
His December 2023 bankruptcy declaration temporarily halted the collection process, creating additional hurdles for the former election workers seeking compensation.
Throughout the bankruptcy proceedings, Giuliani's conduct drew criticism from the presiding judge. His repeated failures to provide complete financial information and meet required deadlines led to the dismissal of his Chapter 11 bankruptcy case in July 2024, reopening the path for Freeman and Moss to pursue their judgment.
The collection process proved equally challenging, with Giuliani remaining evasive about his available assets and failing to comply with court orders. These actions resulted in two contempt of court findings in January, stemming from his refusal to surrender assets and his persistent defamatory statements.
A breakthrough occurred in late January when Giuliani reached a settlement agreement with Freeman and Moss, just before a scheduled federal court trial regarding asset surrender. The arrangement, while keeping specific details private, included provisions allowing Giuliani to maintain ownership of his properties.
Giuliani addressed the settlement terms, stating they permitted him to retain his New York and Florida properties along with personal possessions. The agreement also requires him to cease repeating defamatory claims about the women, though he emphasized it contains no admission of guilt.
During the original jury trial, the evidence presented demonstrated how Giuliani's false statements severely impacted the lives of both election workers. The nearly $150 million judgment reflected the jury's recognition of the substantial harm caused by his unfounded allegations following the 2020 election.
The defamation case against Rudy Giuliani, initiated by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, has finally concluded with the full satisfaction of the judgment against him. The case originated from false claims Giuliani spread about the two women following the 2020 election, leading to a jury award of nearly $150 million in damages.
The resolution follows a complex legal journey involving bankruptcy proceedings, multiple contempt findings, and eventual settlement negotiations.
While Giuliani retains his properties and personal belongings, the agreement requires him to stop making defamatory statements about Freeman and Moss, marking the end of this significant legal battle in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
