Two Georgia election workers, who recently won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani, are now pushing for his bankruptcy case to be dismissed. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, were falsely accused by Giuliani of election fraud during the 2020 presidential election.
The judgment came after Giuliani failed to produce evidence supporting his baseless claims, leading to a default judgment in favor of the workers. Freeman and Moss’s legal team argues that Giuliani’s bankruptcy filing is an attempt to evade the financial responsibility imposed by the court ruling.
In their motion to dismiss the bankruptcy case, the plaintiffs contend that Giuliani’s filing lacks merit and is intended to delay or avoid paying the judgment. They assert that the bankruptcy process should not be used as a shield against lawful court-ordered judgments, especially in cases involving defamation and reputational harm.
The defamation case highlighted the severe impact of Giuliani’s false claims on the lives of Freeman and Moss, who faced harassment and threats as a result. Their victory in court was seen as a significant step towards accountability for those spreading misinformation about the election.
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As the legal battle continues, the outcome of the motion to dismiss Giuliani’s bankruptcy case will determine whether he must immediately begin paying the substantial judgment. The case underscores the broader implications of using bankruptcy to avoid legal obligations and the importance of holding individuals accountable for defamation and misinformation.
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