February 25th 2025.
On February 24, a judge officially confirmed that former New York attorney Rudy Giuliani had fully satisfied the $148 million judgment against him. This judgment was a result of a defamation lawsuit filed by Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, two election workers in Fulton County. Giuliani, who was the lawyer for former President Donald Trump, had falsely accused the duo of helping to steal the 2020 election from Trump.
According to a report by WSBTV, court documents stated that the debt had been fully satisfied on February 21. This came after a January announcement where Giuliani stated that a settlement had been reached to pay Freeman and Moss. As part of the defamation judgment, the duo had initially sought all of Giuliani's properties. However, the settlement did not require Giuliani to admit any wrongdoing. In fact, he stated that he was satisfied with the result and had no grievances. He also mentioned that he was able to keep his New York co-op, Florida condominium, and all of his personal belongings, including three World Series rings.
In a previous report, BLACK ENTERPRISE had mentioned that Freeman and Moss had filed a defamation lawsuit against Giuliani after he falsely accused them of defrauding Trump during the 2020 election. The pair had testified before the House Committee in January 2022, according to BE. They also claimed to have received death threats following Giuliani's accusations, causing them to fear for their lives. In fact, Moss stated in 2023 that she had gone into hiding because of the threats, while Freeman, a small business owner, stated that her reputation had been ruined and she no longer felt safe.
In July 2023, Giuliani admitted in court that he had made false statements about the election workers in Georgia. As a result, the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. permanently prohibited him from making any statements that associated Freeman and Moss with misconduct related to the 2020 presidential election. However, the terms of the settlement were not disclosed in the document filed on February 21.
In conclusion, Giuliani's false accusations had a significant impact on the lives of Freeman and Moss. While the settlement may have brought some closure to the situation, the damage caused by his statements cannot be undone.
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