Rudy G. says he was railroaded by a bad judge. Election workers' lawyer says, "We intend to collect." A civil verdict, not subject to anyone's pardon power? But there is more litigation Rudy may pursue. How is he funding his lawyers is an interesting question which readers may wish to research.

 

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 Seventy-five million in punitive damages is a statement the jury delivered.

MSNBC, in the YouTube item, chose to interview the successful lawyer, whose style contrasts with Rudy, who post trial had comments FOX carried. (The guy holding the sign behind the gaggle of reporters during a part of that interview is believed to have not been a FOX news crew member. More likely a citizen with a viewpoint.)

There is much web reporting of the verdict, YouTube of the plaintiffs online, a mid-Youtube blurb of a statement Rudy G. made which relates to the claim of defamation, etc., so readers are encouraged to seek and see what they find.

 Guardian reported.

While the intent to pursue all avenues to collect as much as possible was declared, the question of how much will be there at the end of things is wide open to speculation. Bankruptcy court will likely be involved with creditors bone picking, including the defamed plaintiffs. How Rudy ultimately ends up in detail is yet to be seen, but he also faces criminal charges in Georgia, trial yet to happen, but where if a Trump 2024 election victory happens, the charges are NOT federal, i.e., not within the reach of a presidential pardon, should Rudy be convicted.

BOTTOM LINE: Rudy is in a bind of hurt. How he got there is something readers are urged to research if they are interested in the history; while readers interested in final outcomes are constrained to sit and wait and pay attention.

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