Giuliani Concedes Defamatory Statements, Stands Firm on Protected Speech about Voter Fraud

In a recent development, Giuliani acknowledged that his statements about Freeman and Moss were false and defamatory. However, he does not concede that these statements caused any damage to Freeman or Moss. In a statement attached to the filing, Giuliani argued that he did not fail to produce evidence in the case, refuting the claims made against him.

Giuliani's political adviser shed light on the purpose of the filing, stating that it was made to move on to the next phase of the case. It is important to note that this concession by Giuliani does not immediately resolve the lawsuit against him. There are still certain issues, including damages, that need to be decided by the court.

In response to Giuliani's acknowledgment, Freeman and Moss's lawyer stated that Giuliani is conceding that their clients performed their civic duties and that the allegations of election fraud were false. However, it is crucial to highlight that the court will still review the case and make further decisions, including the determination of damages.

Another aspect of the case revolves around allegations that Giuliani failed to preserve evidence. Freeman and Moss filed a motion claiming that Giuliani did not adequately preserve pertinent documents. Giuliani's lawyer, on the other hand, argues that all relevant documents were seized by the government, suggesting that Giuliani did not intentionally fail to preserve evidence.

While Giuliani concedes that he made defamatory statements about Freeman and Moss, he wants to argue that his statements about voter fraud were protected speech. This argument is likely to be a focal point as the case progresses. It is important to note that Giuliani's concessions only apply to the lawsuit, and the federal judge must still review his filings and explanations for not thoroughly searching his records.

The consequences of Giuliani's actions in the lawsuit remain uncertain, particularly in relation to criminal prosecutors from the Justice Department's special counsel's office. Their perception of Giuliani's actions will play a crucial role in the outcome of the case. However, it is essential to emphasize that Giuliani's court filing explicitly states that his concessions only apply to the lawsuit.

Rudy Giuliani finds himself in a legal battle as he faces a lawsuit filed by Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss. While Giuliani acknowledges that his statements about Freeman and Moss were false and defamatory, he stands firm in his belief that his statements about voter fraud were protected speech. The court will continue to review the case and make further decisions, and Giuliani's statements about Freeman and Moss being false and defamatory are on record.