In a stunning turn of events, a judge has ruled that the $148 million defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani must be paid immediately by the former mayor of New York City. The ruling came less than a week after a jury awarded the damages to Ruby Freeman and Shea Moss, two Georgia election workers whose lives were ruined by Giuliani's false claims during the 2020 election.
Typically, there is a 30-day waiting period before the collection of damages can begin, but this judge has expedited the process, allowing Freeman and Moss to go after Giuliani's assets immediately. The judge's decision was outlined in a comprehensive 13-page opinion, citing numerous reasons why the waiting period should be waived.
