Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s attempt to evade a hefty $148 million defamation verdict faces stiff opposition from election workers in Georgia. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman are adamant that Giuliani’s personal bankruptcy shouldn’t serve as a shield against the repercussions of his actions.
Giuliani, once in Trump’s legal corner, found himself at the receiving end of a severe blow when a federal jury in Washington, D.C. sided with Moss and Freeman, awarding them the significant sum for the harm caused by Giuliani’s baseless allegations of election fraud. Despite his subsequent filing for Chapter 11 protection, Moss and Freeman are resolute in their pursuit of justice.
In their complaint filed before U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane, Moss and Freeman argue that Giuliani’s malicious conduct, which led to their defamation, cannot be absolved through bankruptcy proceedings. They contend that the law is clear: debts arising from intentional harm cannot be wiped clean with a simple declaration of bankruptcy.
The ramifications of Giuliani’s false claims were profound, according to Moss and Freeman’s attorneys. They paint a grim picture of harassment and threats, with strangers menacingly appearing at their doorstep, fueled by Giuliani’s rhetoric branding them as election fraudsters and traitors.
This legal battle isn’t uncharted territory. Similar cases, such as that involving conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his attempts to evade defamation damages related to the Sandy Hook tragedy, have set a precedent. Bankruptcy, it seems, is not an escape route from accountability.
Giuliani’s legal team, led by attorney Heath Berger, remains tight-lipped for now, stating they are still evaluating the complaint. However, the path ahead seems arduous for Giuliani, as Moss and Freeman stand firm in their demand for justice, undeterred by legal maneuvers or political affiliations.
As the legal drama unfolds, one thing is clear: Giuliani’s bankruptcy may temporarily stall the process, but it cannot extinguish the flames of accountability ignited by his actions.
