“Rudy Giuliani ordered to hand over NYC apartment to Georgia election workers” – BBC.com

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a judge to turn over his Manhattan apartment to a group of Georgia election workers who claim they were defamed by Giuliani’s false statements about the 2020 election.

The ruling, issued by Judge Arthur Engoron, comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the group of election workers who were part of the team that counted votes in Georgia’s presidential election last year. The workers allege that Giuliani made defamatory statements about them in his efforts to overturn the results of the election.

Giuliani, who served as former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has been a vocal proponent of the baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. The lawsuit alleges that Giuliani’s false statements damaged the reputation and livelihood of the election workers, who faced harassment and threats as a result of Giuliani’s claims.

In his ruling, Judge Engoron ordered Giuliani to vacate his apartment within 14 days and turn it over to the group of election workers. The judge also ordered Giuliani to pay the workers $1.3 million in damages.

Giuliani’s legal team has vowed to appeal the ruling, calling it a violation of Giuliani’s rights. However, the election workers have hailed the decision as a victory for democracy and a lesson to those who spread misinformation.

The case highlights the growing legal challenges faced by those who have perpetuated falsehoods about the 2020 election, as courts continue to hold individuals accountable for their actions.