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Chief Justice Roy Moore

Court Justices or Court Jesters?: The Mishandling of the Moore Case

By Hannah Ford You know it’s bad when one of Chief Justice Roy Moore’s harshest critics (apologetically) writes in his defense. You know it’s bad when Justices refuse to unseal a critical case. You know it’s bad when the unethical behavior of acting Chief Justice Lyn Stuart and her accomplices have Alabamians worried that they … Continued
October 28, 2016

Will Chief Justice Roy Moore Be Denied Equal Justice?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Chief Justice Roy Moore has been suspended for the rest of his term in office, which permanently removes him from the bench forever (Moore will be aged-out by a State statute that caps eligibility to run for a judgeship after 70). The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to unseal … Continued
October 24, 2016

JIC Dismisses Complaint Against Justice Parker

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, October 21, 2016 the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) dismissed the complaint filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) against Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker (R). Parker is being represented by Liberty Counsel. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “We are pleased that the complaint … Continued
October 24, 2016

Lots of Stuff to Write About in Alabama

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Oh, the stuff to write about. I’ve told this story before, but it deserves retelling: The late, great Ron Casey, editorial page editor at The Birmingham News before dying unexpectedly after speaking to a journalism class at Samford University early in 2000, had a saying that went something like … Continued
October 20, 2016

Alabama Politics: Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Two out of three ain’t bad, sings Meat Loaf on one of his albums a few years back. Mike Hubbard, former speaker of the Alabama House, was convicted on 12 counts of corruption earlier this year and thrown out of office. He’s appealing instead of starting his four-year prison … Continued
October 6, 2016

Chief Justice Moore Suspended For The Rest Of His Term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 30, 2016, the Court of the Judiciary has found Chief Justice Roy Moore guilty of violating judicial ethics and has suspended him for the rest of his term. The Alabama Political Reporter spoke with State Auditor Jim Zeigler, a vocal Moore supporter, about the controversial decision. Zeigler … Continued
September 30, 2016

Liberty Counsel Defends Moore Calls Charges Against Him “Baseless”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 28, 2016, the case of the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) versus Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was the most hyped-up, legal proceeding in State politics this year, outside of the Mike Hubbard trial, and it lasted just a few hours. There will be no verdict for ten … Continued
September 30, 2016

Cohen, Ziegler Comment on Moore Trial

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Following the Court of the Judiciary Trial of Chief Justice Roy Moore, an eager press waited for commentary outside the Heflin-Tolbert Judicial Building on Wednesday. Neither Chief Justice Moore, his attorneys nor the Judicial Inquiry Commission’s (JIC) attorneys spoke to the media. Justice Moore is not anticipated to comment … Continued
September 29, 2016

Alabama Public Wants Case Against Chief Justice Moore Dismissed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 27, the Court of the Judiciary filed papers stating that members of the court have received an increasing amount of phone calls and emails from members of the public about the case against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). “These points of contact have come primarily from … Continued
June 28, 2016

Moore’s Defense Asks Court to Dismiss Charges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 21, 2016, defense attorneys for Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) filed a motion asking the Court of the Judiciary (COJ) to dismiss the charges against the Chief Justice. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman, Matt Staver said in a statement, “The Administrative Order of Chief Justice Moore expressly … Continued
June 22, 2016