Supreme Court Rejects Roy Moore’s Bid to Reinstate $8.2 Million Defamation Verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court in Montgomery, Alabama, has rejected Roy Moore's effort to restore an $8.2 million defamation verdict that was awarded to him.
Rockford, IL, October 5, 2026 — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by Roy Moore to reinstate a defamation verdict valued at $8.2 million. The legal battle centers on a defamation case where Moore was awarded the substantial sum.
The specific details regarding the grounds for the Supreme Court’s rejection were not provided in the initial summary. Similarly, the initial ruling that led to the $8.2 million verdict, its date, and the opposing party in the defamation claim were not detailed.
Roy Moore, a former judge and politician, had sought to have this significant judgment restored. The outcome means the $8.2 million defamation verdict will not be reinstated, as per the Supreme Court’s decision.
Further information regarding the progression of this case, including any prior appeals or the exact proceedings before the Supreme Court, was not specified. The location associated with the Supreme Court’s action in this context was noted as Montgomery, Alabama.
Story summarized from the original created by KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press on www.mystateline.com, see more information here.
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