defamation lawsuit

High Profile Feud Leads to Million Dollar Lawsuit in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Attorney and long-time former state senator Hank Sanders — files a million dollar defamation lawsuit against Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson. The lawsuit filed against Jackson — was not in his capacity as District Attorney. The suit stems from a $200 dollar political ad that Jackson bought in the Bridge Crossing Jubilee newspaper…

Judge Weighs Defamation Claim Against Roy Moore

A judge will weigh whether Roy Moore made statements during the 2017 U.S. Senate race that could be considered defamatory against a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct. The judge heard arguments Monday in Moore’s effort to dismiss the defamation lawsuit. Leigh Corfman said Moore molested her decades ago, when she was 14 and he was 32. Corfman filed…

Roy Moore Files Lawsuit After Appearance on Comedy Show

Former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore says he didn’t know he was dealing with comedian Sacha Baron Cohen when he agreed to appear on a television show. Moore filed a multi-million defamation lawsuit over his appearance on “Who is America?” In court filings last month, Moore argues the agreement he signed waiving legal claims is invalid because of fraud. Moore…