The Supreme Court denied Roy Moore’s petition for certiorari. The $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to him remains overturned. The denial is procedural and not a ruling on the merits.
SCOTUS did not issue a comment. The action ends Moore’s effort to restore the jury award from a campaign ad dispute. The case stays resolved against him in Alabama state courts.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Did the Supreme Court rule on the merits of Roy Moore’s defamation case?
- A: No. The Court denied certiorari, which is a procedural decision and not a ruling on the merits of the case.
- Q: What happens to the $8.2 million defamation verdict?
- A: The verdict remains overturned. The denial ends Moore’s effort to restore the jury award, and the case stays resolved against him in Alabama state courts.
- Q: Why was Roy Moore seeking Supreme Court review?
- A: He sought to revive an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to him from a campaign ad dispute that was overturned on appeal in Alabama.