Judge to Determine Damages Rudy Giuliani Must Pay to Georgia Election Workers After Baseless Fraud Claims

A federal trial to determine the amount of damages Rudy Giuliani must pay to two Georgia election workers began in Washington on Monday. Giuliani was found liable for defaming the two women, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, with baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 election.

Lawyers for the two women played audio recordings in court of graphic and racist threats they received after Giuliani falsely accused them of fraud. Giuliani had alleged that Freeman and Moss were handing around USB drives “like they were vials of heroin or cocaine” while the vote count was being taken.

The recordings were part of the opening statements in the case, which will determine how much Giuliani must pay the women. On Tuesday, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss will take the stand as the fourth plaintiffs’ witness.

The lawsuit was brought against Giuliani after he and other allies of former President Donald Trump spread a conspiracy theory about the two women. The baseless claims led to the two women receiving threats and harassment.

The trial is expected to last several days. After the trial is complete, the judge will determine the amount of damages Giuliani must pay to Freeman and Moss.