Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer for President Trump, is facing potential additional lawsuits following defamatory comments made against two Georgia election officials following the 2020 elections. These comments have already cost him substantially, with a Washington jury ordering him to pay nearly $150 million in damages. Despite this, Giuliani continues to stand by his claims, stating, 'I have no doubt. I have no doubt that my comments were made and they were supportable and are supportable today. I just did not have an opportunity to [present] the evidence that we offered.'
Given the situation, the attorney representing Ruby Freeman and Shana Moss, the defamed election workers, has indicated no options are off the table if more defamatory statements are made by Giuliani. The attorney hinted at potential additional charges for further defamation outside the courthouse and more potential targets in Trump's circle, perhaps even Trump himself.
The case of Ruby Freeman and Shana Moss serves as a landmark for such situations. It illustrates how a D.C. jury handles defamatory comments involving the 2020 elections and the falsehood of election theft. Additionally, this same jury pool is scheduled to hear the case of federal election overthrow should it get to trial in 2024 – a situation with its own set of complications for Trump and his allies.
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However, with the staggering $148 million in damages awarded to the plaintiffs, one pertinent question arises: What can Giuliani do, given that it's highly unlikely he has this amount readily available?
Options include appealing the amount of damages awarded, attempting to shelter his assets from seizure, and challenging the validity of the default judgment on the defamation liability imposed by the judge due to his noncompliance during the discovery process. Should he choose to do all this, he needs to secure a lawyer he can afford – yet another challenge considering his mounting financial woes.
