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Tom Parker is running for Chief Justice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Alabama: Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker (R) announced that he is running for Chief Justice. Justice Parker said in a statement, “For twelve years I’ve been honored to serve as a strong, conservative voice on the Alabama Supreme Court. Today, I’m announcing my campaign for … Continued
April 27, 2017

Roy Moore is running for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 26, 2017, suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) announced that he is running for the US Senate seat in this year’s Special Election. Moore joins a crowded Republican field that includes: state Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle), US Senator Luther Strange (R), and former Alabama Christian Coalition President … Continued
April 27, 2017

Roy Moore maintains innocence even after court rules against him

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 19, 2017, suspended Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore (R) had intended to chastise the Special Supreme Court for not deciding his case; but 45 minutes before the scheduled press conference in the old Alabama Supreme Court room in Alabama’s 1859 Capitol complex, the … Continued
April 20, 2017

Six person jury bill receives favorable report by Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 22, 2017, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would allow many Alabama Court proceedingss to have just six person juries rather than the traditional 12 person jury trials. Senate Bill 197 was sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). Orr said … Continued
February 27, 2017

Constitutional Amendment to Strip Power from the Chief Justice Stalls in Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 22, 2017 the Senate Judiciary Committee failed to give a favorable report to a proposed constitutional amendment that would have taken the power to appoint the Administrative Director of the Courts away from the Chief Justice. Instead the administrator would be appointed by a vote of the … Continued
February 24, 2017

Chief Justice files reply brief in judicial ethics appeal

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Suspended Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore on Wednesday filed a final written brief with the specially empaneled supreme court convened to hear his appeals trial. The brief is Moore’s final filing before his appeal goes to oral arguments. The 50-page brief, filed by Moore’s attorneys at … Continued
February 2, 2017

Moore says he will accept appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, January 12, 2017, suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) told WIAT that he will accept Governor Robert Bentley’s appointment to the United States Senate, should he be chosen. “I would be honored to accept such a position, if offered,” Moore said. “I think that I have the qualifications … Continued
January 16, 2017

Eight Alabama judges file amicus brief supporting Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 14, 2016, eight current and retired Alabama judges filed an amicus curiae in support of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) who is suing the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) over his recent suspension. The judges state several points… First they are subject to the same … Continued
December 16, 2016

Roy Moore speaks to Constitution Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 9, 2016, the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore (R) addressed the fall National Meeting of the Constitution Party at the University of Alabama at Huntsville. The two-time Chief Justice is presently under suspension by the Alabama Court of the Judiciary for violating … Continued
December 12, 2016