Giuliani Seeks New Trial In GA Election Workers Case

Law & Crime reports:

An attorney for Rudy Giuliani has filed a notice that he intends to appeal the $148 million defamation verdict won by former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea’ “Shaye” Moss. Late Tuesday, Texas-based attorney Joseph Sibley filed a notice of appeal on the docket of the Washington, D.C.-based defamation case the former New York City mayor lost after refusing to testify.

Giuliani’s attorney asked for a judgment as matter of law and a new trial in a consolidated motion — which is essentially asking the judge who oversaw the original case, U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell, to initiate new proceedings at the district court level. Additionally, the motion claims the intentional infliction of emotional distress damages were improperly awarded.

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