Two former Georgia election workers who were awarded a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani have filed a court motion seeking additional penalties against him. The workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, accuse Giuliani of continuing to falsely accuse them of tampering with ballots during the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani allegedly violated an agreement to cease repeating the falsehoods by making statements during recent broadcasts on a social media platform. The court filing asks the judge to hold Giuliani in contempt and impose sanctions against him for breaching the agreement.
Giuliani's lawyer responded by accusing the women's attorneys of attempting to intimidate the former New York City mayor. Giuliani's spokesperson labeled the legal filing as an infringement on his First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
Giuliani was previously found liable for defaming Freeman and Moss by falsely accusing them of ballot tampering. The $148 million judgment led to a failed bankruptcy attempt by Giuliani, who has been ordered to surrender assets to the women, including his $5 million Upper East Side apartment.
Despite the court's permanent injunction barring Giuliani from making further claims against the women, he allegedly referenced them in recent video broadcasts, prompting the latest legal action.
Giuliani's lawyer stated that the majority of his possessions have been turned over to Freeman and Moss, including a Mercedes and luxury watches. The lawyer argued that certain items, such as the Mercedes, may be exempt from the judgment based on their value.
Giuliani has remained defiant amid the collection efforts, vowing to continue his defense. The legal battle between the former election workers and Giuliani continues as they seek further penalties for his alleged violations of the court order.
