Multimillion-dollar ruling against Giuliani shows cost of spreading election lies

As the 2024 election approaches, the $148m judgment against a key Trump ally sends a message that falsehoods have consequences

• Full report: Giuliani told to pay $148m in damages
• Key moments from the trial at a glance

The judge had already decided Rudy Giuliani defamed the two former Georgia election workers, the question was just how much that cycle of lies and ensuing harassment should cost him.

A jury declared on Friday that it was worth an eye-popping $148m, far beyond expectations and a major blow to the former New York mayor and key Donald Trump ally.