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Supreme Court rejects Trump ally's appeal in sexual misconduct case
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2026-07-06 03:44   Justice   17

Supreme Court rejects Trump ally's appeal in sexual misconduct case

The Supreme Court recently rejected an appeal from Roy Moore, a former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice and Trump ally, in a defamation case involving allegations of sexual misconduct.Moore sought to reinstate a $8 million judgment against a political group that accused him of soliciting sex from a minor at a mall.

Legal expert Robert Davis noted the irony of Justice Clarence Thomas, who handles 11th Circuit appeals, denying the petition despite his usual alignment with victims of sexual misconduct.Moore's conservative organization, The Foundation for Moral Law, adds to the controversy.

Attorney Shant Karnikian highlighted the contradiction of Moore appealing his case while promoting conservative values, questioning how such figures justify Trump's alleged transgressions.The case underscores ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding high-profile figures and their accountability.

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