Supreme Court Declines Roy Moore’s Appeal in Defamation Case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Roy Moore's appeal, rejecting his attempt to restore an $8.2 million defamation verdict previously awarded to him.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, October 5, 2026 —
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal filed by Roy Moore, thereby rejecting his bid to reinstate a defamation verdict that had previously awarded him $8.2 million. The court’s decision means the $8.2 million defamation award will not be restored for Moore.
Details surrounding the original defamation case, including the parties involved and the specific allegations that led to the verdict, were not provided in the information available regarding the Supreme Court’s decision. Similarly, the timeline of the legal proceedings, from the initial verdict to the subsequent appeals, was not detailed.
The Supreme Court’s role is to review cases that raise significant legal questions or have national importance. When the court declines to hear a case, it means the decision of the lower court stands. In this instance, the appeals court’s ruling regarding the $8.2 million defamation verdict remains in effect.
Further specifics regarding the legal basis for the defamation claim and the reasons behind the prior award of $8.2 million were not disclosed. The outcome of this appeal signifies the conclusion of this particular legal avenue for Roy Moore seeking to restore the defamation judgment.
Story summarized from the original created by KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press on www.ktalnews.com, see more information here.
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