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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

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