Roy Moore
Coverage of Roy Moore in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court blocks failed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore from collecting $8.2M defamation award over 2017 campaign ad
The Supreme Court prevented Roy Moore from collecting an $8.2 million defamation award related to a campaign ad from his 2017 Senate race. The award was tied to a Democratic campaign ad that ran during his unsuccessful Senate bid.
- Supreme Court won’t help Roy Moore preserve $8.2M defamation award
The Supreme Court refused to block the release of an $8.2 million jury verdict in favor of Roy Moore, a Republican politician, against a Democratic super PAC. The 11th Circuit had earlier overturned the verdict, ruling the PAC's ad, which implied Moore solicited sex from a 14-year-old girl, constituted a negligent error rather than actual malice.
- Roy Moore files emergency application with Supreme Court on $8.2 million jury award
Roy Moore filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to block an 11th Circuit ruling from taking effect, seeking to preserve an $8.2 million jury award he received in a defamation case against Senate Majority PAC. The 11th Circuit overturned the jury's verdict, which found the PAC defamed Moore by falsely portraying him in a campaign ad, and Moore argues the bond guaranteeing the award may be lost if the ruling becomes final before the Supreme Court reviews it.
- Democrats Have to Choose Between Character and Power
The article discusses the 2017 Alabama Senate race where Republicans faced a dilemma over supporting Roy Moore, accused of sexual misconduct involving underage girls, to maintain their Senate majority. Moore refused to withdraw despite credible allegations, leading to internal party conflict and public criticism. The situation parallels modern political challenges of balancing character and power.
- Tuberville, Jones to face off in race for Alabama governor’s mansion
Sen. Tommy Tuberville and former Sen. Doug Jones are projected to face off in the Alabama governor's race. Jones previously gained national attention after defeating former Sen. Roy Moore in a 2017 Senate special election. Tuberville is expected to be Jones' opponent this fall.
- Ex-Washington Post staffer pleads guilty to child pornography possession
Thomas LeGro, a former Washington Post staffer, pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography after FBI agents found evidence during a June 2023 search. The sentencing is scheduled for September 3, 2026, following an investigation by the FBI's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.