As Judge Howell penned, “Donning a cloak of victimization may play well on a public stage to certain audiences, but in a court of law, this performance has served only to subvert the normal process of discovery.”
Financial Blow: Sanctions Rain Down
Rising to a crescendo, Wednesday’s order declared an additional penalty of $43,684 against Giuliani’s businesses, on top of the already substantial $89,172 fine imposed on Giuliani himself in a prior order.
Georgia Poll Workers Lawsuit : Awaiting Further Consequences
Further intensifying the suspense, Judge Howell instructed both parties to suggest potential trial dates to ascertain more damages due to Giuliani’s statements. Protect Democracy, representing Freeman and Moss, hailed the ruling as a sweeping victory, with the poll workers emphasizing their damaged reputations.
Backstory: A Tangled Web of Accusations
The backdrop to this lawsuit is as enthralling as the main event.
Giuliani had accused Freeman and Moss of sneaking illegal ballots during the 2020 election on various platforms, including podcasts and OAN guest appearances.
