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(28,270 posts) Thu Nov 9, 2017, 08:43 PM Nov 2017

Roy Moore's wife says shes going to sue the Washington Post for 'defamation' [View all]

Roy Moore’s wife says she’s going to sue the Washington Post for ‘defamation’ over sexual abuse allegations
Noor Al-Sibai 09 NOV 2017 AT 18:21 ET

Kayla Moore, wife of Republican Alabama Senate nominee Roy Moore, says she and her husband intend to sue the Washington Post for defamation after they published allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old at age 32.

https://www.rawstory.com/2017/11/roy-moores-wife-says-shes-going-to-sue-the-washington-post-for-defamation-over-sexual-abuse-allegations/

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Roy Moore's wife says shes going to sue the Washington Post for 'defamation' [View all] workinclasszero Nov 2017 OP

because she probably think it was appropriate.nt. drray23 Nov 2017 #1

I love making them open that money on litigation which they all claim is frivolous and mamas Nov 2017 #29

And she knows it's defamation and not true because God told her so? Pachamama Nov 2017 #2

She wants this all out in the open in court? Sweet NightWatcher Nov 2017 #3

IKR? workinclasszero Nov 2017 #7

Unless she wants an out... NightWatcher Nov 2017 #9

Hmm workinclasszero Nov 2017 #11

So which case gets resolved first? Kablooie Nov 2017 #4

"inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old"? Codeine Nov 2017 #5

Oh please, oh please! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #6

How did they defame her? Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #8

My immediate thought, as well. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #44

That may just blow up in their faces, big time Siwsan Nov 2017 #10

Chaff ! They aren't going to sue anybody, they are just The_Casual_Observer Nov 2017 #12

Exactly! nt Ilsa Nov 2017 #28

Go Right Ahead.... Laxman Nov 2017 #13

"Please proceed, Governor." LonghornJack Nov 2017 #37

Learn the lesson of Oscar Wilde Kaleva Nov 2017 #14

lol I'm sure they are quaking in their boots! JNelson6563 Nov 2017 #15

Hell yes! That means there will be depositions, right? Tatiana Nov 2017 #16

This will be a fun lawsuit to watch Gothmog Nov 2017 #17

I would love to see it happen. badhair77 Nov 2017 #18

Yeah bring it on workinclasszero Nov 2017 #19

Oh goody, like with testimonies and stuff? Canoe52 Nov 2017 #20

can sworn depostions in criminal cases onethatcares Nov 2017 #21

Can you defame someone with no character? Blindingly apparent Nov 2017 #22

Bring it on ThoughtCriminal Nov 2017 #23

Wait, Moore had character to begin with? Initech Nov 2017 #24

empty threat if there ever was one mnmoderatedem Nov 2017 #25

To prevail as a public figure, Roy would have to show that the WaPo story was published maliciously, struggle4progress Nov 2017 #26

Correct. Also Truth is an absolute defense against defamation. bench scientist Nov 2017 #27

Someone is actually married to that reptile?? Jeezus. nt Nay Nov 2017 #30

Yup. Married her when he was 38 and she was 24. n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #32

She was a bit old for him eh? n/t Liberal In Texas Nov 2017 #42

How long did he know her? Iggo Nov 2017 #46

Might not be what you think. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #31

Trump tactic, but she's too dumb to realize OldHippieChick Nov 2017 #33

Does she even have standing? LiberalFighter Nov 2017 #34

fantastic, then if he becomes a gop senator we can watch the court proceedings... spanone Nov 2017 #35

I'm wondering what that couple might have done with minors. LiberalFighter Nov 2017 #36

Oh, Going To Court Over This Is Such A Good Idea ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #38

I say go for it! hamsterjill Nov 2017 #39

Generally, it's not hers to waive - it's his. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #45

Suing for defamation or definition of character? gratuitous Nov 2017 #40

let me sum up this article in one photo........ Takket Nov 2017 #41

What's that about empty barrels making the most noise? n/t reflection Nov 2017 #43