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Ruby Freeman
Former Georgia Election Worker
Defamation Victim, $148 Million Judgment
Overview
Ruby Freeman was a Georgia election worker who, along with her daughter Shaye Moss, was falsely accused by Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani of committing election fraud during the 2020 vote count. They were subjected to racist harassment, death threats, and had their lives destroyed by the lies. A federal jury awarded them $148 million in damages against Giuliani.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Falsely accused of"passing USB drives"(actually ginger mints)
Trump mentioned her by name 18 times in Georgia call
Forced to flee home due to death threats
Had to close her small business
FBI warned her to leave home before January 6
Strangers showed up at her home
Giuliani declared bankruptcy to avoid paying judgment
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Shaye Moss
Daughter, fellow election worker and victim
Donald Trump
Repeatedly defamed her with false accusations
Rudy Giuliani
Defamed her, owes $148 million judgment
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Georgia, USA
- Also Known As
- Lady Ruby
Education
- •Unknown
Key Timeline
2020
November: Works as temporary election worker at State Farm Arena
2020
December: Trump and Giuliani begin spreading lies about her
2020
December: Death threats force her to flee home
2021
January 2: Trump mentions her by name 18 times in Georgia call
2021
January 6: FBI warns her to leave home before Capitol riot
2021
Files defamation lawsuit against Giuliani
2022
June: Emotional testimony before January 6 Committee
2023
August: Giuliani found liable for defamation
2023
December: Jury awards $148 million in damages
2023
December: Giuliani files for bankruptcy