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legal-politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Rudy Giuliani's Bankruptcy Battle: Legal Fees, Donor Details, and Trump's Campaign

Bankruptcy judge allows Rudy Giuliani to appeal the $146 million defamation judgment, but he must use pre-approved donors to pay legal expenses and cannot use his existing assets. The judgment came after Giuliani baselessly accused two Georgia elections workers of fraud in an effort to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat. The bankruptcy judge ruled that any fees and expenses incurred in the defamation case cannot be paid by Giuliani or his estate. Giuliani's son is president of Giuliani Defense, a legal defense fund, and questions have been raised about how the funds were funded.

via NBC News|

#bankruptcy #defamation #georgiaelections

politicslaw2 years ago•5 min saved

"Federal Judge to Rule on Constitutionality of Georgia's Election System in Upcoming Trial"

A federal trial in Georgia is set to determine the constitutionality of the state's election system, with activists arguing that the Dominion Voting Systems machines are flawed and violate voters' rights. The lawsuit, which began in 2017, claims the machines have security vulnerabilities and compromise ballot secrecy. Georgia officials defend the system's security and reliability. The case has gained attention amidst false claims about the 2020 election and a recent breach in Coffee County. The trial's outcome could impact the state's election procedures ahead of the 2024 elections, although any changes before the upcoming presidential primary are unlikely.

via The Associated Press|

##constitutionality #dominionvotingmachines

legalpolitics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Judge Clears Conservative Group in Georgia Voter Intimidation Lawsuit"

A federal judge in Georgia ruled that the conservative group True the Vote did not violate the Voting Rights Act when it challenged the eligibility of hundreds of thousands of voters in the 2021 Senate runoff elections. The judge acknowledged concerns about the group's actions but stated that the liberal group Fair Fight did not prove these efforts were illegal. The decision could embolden conservative activists ahead of the 2024 presidential election, despite worries about potential voter intimidation. True the Vote's president hailed the ruling, while Fair Fight expressed disappointment, highlighting ongoing concerns about voter intimidation efforts.

via The New York Times|

##fairfight #georgiaelections

legalpolitics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Federal Judge Clears Conservative Group of Voter Intimidation in Georgia Challenges"

A federal judge ruled that the conservative group True the Vote did not engage in illegal voter intimidation by challenging the eligibility of tens of thousands of Georgia voters. Despite criticism of their methods as verging on recklessness, the judge stated that there was no sufficient evidence of voter intimidation. The ruling may encourage similar mass voter challenges in future elections, while voting rights advocates warn of the potential harm to democracy.

via WABE 90.1 FM|

##electionintegrity #georgiaelections