Former lawyer of ex-President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, is seeking a new trial in a defamation case against him. The case involves allegations made by Dominion Voting Systems, a voting technology company, claiming that Giuliani spread false information about their role in the 2020 presidential election.
Giuliani's legal team has filed a motion requesting a new trial, citing various reasons including alleged errors in the previous trial proceedings. They argue that the court's decision to deny Giuliani's request to dismiss the case was based on incorrect legal standards.
The defamation lawsuit was filed by Dominion Voting Systems in January, seeking $1.3 billion in damages. The company accused Giuliani of making false statements about their voting machines being used to manipulate the election results in favor of President Joe Biden.
During the trial, Dominion presented evidence to support their claims, including statements made by Giuliani in media interviews and public appearances. The jury ultimately found Giuliani liable for defamation and awarded Dominion $1.3 billion in damages.
Giuliani's legal team has argued that the jury's verdict was influenced by media coverage and public opinion, and that the trial judge made errors in allowing certain evidence to be presented. They are now seeking a new trial in hopes of overturning the previous decision.
It remains to be seen how the court will respond to Giuliani's motion for a new trial. The case has garnered significant attention due to its implications for free speech and the spread of misinformation in the political sphere.
