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Giuliani Reaches Settlement to End $146m Defamation Case

Rudy Giuliani has reached a settlement agreement with the former Georgia election workers he owed almost $150 million to, according to a court filing Thursday.

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Rudy Giuliani and two Georgia election workers reached a settlement in a $148 million defamation case judgment against him.

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-- The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) January 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM

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... n a statement, Giuliani said, "I have reached a resolution of the litigation with the Plaintiffs that will result in a satisfaction of the Plaintiffs' judgment."

"This resolution does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing by any of the Parties. I am satisfied with and have no grievances relating to the result we have reached. I have been able to retain my New York coop and Florida Condominium and all of my personal belongings," the statement said.

The statement does not reveal how " or how much of " the huge damages amount will be satisfied. Giuliani had complained throughout the case that he's been having trouble making ends meet, and had declared bankruptcy after getting hit with the verdict. A judge dismissed the bankruptcy case last year.

"No one deserves to be subjected to threats, harassment, or intimidation. This litigation has taken its toll on all parties. This whole episode was unfortunate. I and the Plaintiffs have agreed not to ever talk about each other in any defamatory manner, and I urge others to do the same," Giuliani said in his statement, which he posted on X. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-16 07:16 PM

Why didn't they throw him in prison liked they did with the average citizen.

#2 | Posted by a_monson at 2025-01-16 08:33 PM

@#2

Maybe that is why he agreed to this settlement?

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-16 08:59 PM

His public retraction of the defamation comments should have been an essential ingredient of any settlement. That is wasn't is a disappointment.

#4 | Posted by FedUpWithPols at 2025-01-17 01:12 PM

The question is WHO is putting up the money to cover his liability in the case?

Is it Trump?

#5 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-01-17 01:21 PM

He was fighting like hell to hang onto that Super Bowl. Ring. Why does a mayor get a Super Bowl ring? Or a sky box? Or any of those other perks. So the politicians that enjoy this VIP treatment will vote to hand them millions in incentives, tax breaks and cash to build new stadiums that most taxpayers can't afford to visit. All so Mayor A can call Mayor B and boast that "my boys beat your boys", and proudly wear a Super Bowl ring.

#6 | Posted by Miranda7 at 2025-01-18 11:37 AM

As to the settlement, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I don't blame these women for settling for what is likely a significantly reduced amount of sure cash now vs years of appeals and uncertainty.

#7 | Posted by Miranda7 at 2025-01-18 11:40 AM

Why didn't they throw him in prison liked they did with the average citizen.

#2 | POSTED BY A_MONSON AT 2025-01-16 08:33 PM | FLAG:

Because it is a civil case, not a criminal one.

#8 | Posted by Miranda7 at 2025-01-18 11:43 AM

How is it justified that 2 election workers would get paid $150 M for claims of
defamation. What specific financial harm have they suffered? Isn't this excessive arbitraty punishment to Giuliani.

#9 | Posted by Robson at 2025-01-18 07:51 PM

How is it justified that 2 election workers would get paid $150 M for claims of
defamation. What specific financial harm have they suffered? Isn't this excessive arbitraty punishment to Giuliani.

Posted by Robson at 2025-01-18 07:51 PM | Reply

Wanna hanky??

#10 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-01-18 08:00 PM

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