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Moore presided as Chief Justice the same time as [[Homosexual marriage|homosexual "marriage"]] was being "legalized" across the nation via judicial fiat and corruption. A federal judge had illegally ruled Alabama's gay marriage ban "unconstitutional", and its "legalization" was set to take effect on February 9, 2015. The day before, Moore ordered the state's probate judges and their employees to continue to enforce Alabama law, disregarding the court ruling.<ref>Blinder, Alan (February 8, 2015). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/us/gay-marriage-set-to-begin-in-alabama-amid-protest.html Alabama Judge Defies Gay Marriage Law]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> After the 2015 ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' ruling, on January 6, 2016, Moore ordered the probate courts to stop issuing same-sex "marriage licenses".<ref>Berry, Susan (January 6, 2016). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/01/06/alabama-chief-justice-prohibits-marriage-licenses-sex-couples/ Alabama Chief Justice Prohibits Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

Moore presided as Chief Justice the same time as [[Homosexual marriage|homosexual "marriage"]] was being "legalized" across the nation via judicial fiat and corruption. A federal judge had illegally ruled Alabama's gay marriage ban "unconstitutional", and its "legalization" was set to take effect on February 9, 2015. The day before, Moore ordered the state's probate judges and their employees to continue to enforce Alabama law, disregarding the court ruling.<ref>Blinder, Alan (February 8, 2015). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/us/gay-marriage-set-to-begin-in-alabama-amid-protest.html Alabama Judge Defies Gay Marriage Law]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref> After the 2015 ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' ruling, on January 6, 2016, Moore ordered the probate courts to stop issuing same-sex "marriage licenses".<ref>Berry, Susan (January 6, 2016). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/01/06/alabama-chief-justice-prohibits-marriage-licenses-sex-couples/ Alabama Chief Justice Prohibits Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 3, 2016.</ref>

On May 7, 2016, Moore was illegally<ref name="LibertyC">"[http://www.lc.org/newsroom/details/100316-coj-throws-out-rule-of-law-in-moore-case COJ Throws Out Rule of Law in Moore Case]." ''Liberty Counsel''. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref> suspended from the bench by the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission for continuing to uphold Alabama law—which, despite the illegal claims otherwise by the five liberal judges of the [[United States Supreme Court]], outlaws [[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] and is still in effect. His suspension was based upon the filing of frivolous complaints filed by [[leftist]] hate group and [[terrorism]]-enabler the [[Southern Poverty Law Center]] and a number of other [[homosexual agenda]]-supporting groups and individuals who support the illegal imposition of same-sex "marriage" by the US Supreme Court—via the unconstitutional ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' ruling in 2015—and other corrupt federal judges.<ref>Unruh, Bob (May 6, 2016). "[http://www.wnd.com/2016/05/alabama-supreme-court-chief-justice-named-in-complaint/ Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice suspended]." ''WND''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref> Supporters of same-sex "marriage" and the illegal<ref name="LibertyC"/> suspension of Moore have taken to making childish and immature attacks and false allegations against Moore and his character at the Facebook pages of both the SPLC and the fellow leftist [[Human Rights Campaign|"Human Rights" Campaign]] in response.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SPLCenter/posts/10154196488459700 "Southern Poverty Law Center" post] May 6, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/humanrightscampaign/photos/a.10150307206218281.358630.18813753280/10154219789013281/?type=3 "Human Rights Campaign" post]. May 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.</ref>

On May 7, 2016, Moore was illegally<ref name="LibertyC">"[http://www.lc.org/newsroom/details/100316-coj-throws-out-rule-of-law-in-moore-case COJ Throws Out Rule of Law in Moore Case]." ''Liberty Counsel''. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref> suspended from the bench by the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission for continuing to uphold Alabama law—which, despite the illegal claims otherwise by the five liberal judges of the [[United States Supreme Court]], outlaws [[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] and is still in effect. His suspension was based upon the filing of frivolous complaints filed by [[leftist]] hate group and [[terrorism]]-enabler the [[Southern Poverty Law Center]] and a number of other [[homosexual agenda]]-supporting groups and individuals who support the illegal imposition of same-sex "marriage" by the US Supreme Court—via the unconstitutional ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' ruling in 2015—and other corrupt federal judges.<ref>Unruh, Bob (May 6, 2016). "[https://www.wnd.com/2016/05/alabama-supreme-court-chief-justice-named-in-complaint/ Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice suspended]." ''WND''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref> Supporters of same-sex "marriage" and the illegal<ref name="LibertyC"/> suspension of Moore have taken to making childish and immature attacks and false allegations against Moore and his character at the Facebook pages of both the SPLC and the fellow leftist [[Human Rights Campaign|"Human Rights" Campaign]] in response.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SPLCenter/posts/10154196488459700 "Southern Poverty Law Center" post] May 6, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/humanrightscampaign/photos/a.10150307206218281.358630.18813753280/10154219789013281/?type=3 "Human Rights Campaign" post]. May 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.</ref>

On September 30, 2016, Alabama's Court of the Judiciary, which also chose to ignore Alabama law like the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission before it, illegally<ref name="LibertyC"/> acted to suspend Moore for the remainder of his term, which ends in 2019, without pay.<ref name=Hero>Unruh, Bob (September 30, 2016). [http://www.wnd.com/2016/09/traditional-marriage-hero-roy-moore-removed-from-office/ Traditional-Marriage 'Hero' Roy Moore Removed from Office]. ''WND''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref><ref>Berman, Mark (September 30, 2016). "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/09/30/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-from-office-for-remainder-of-term/?utm_term=.8da1250fcf18 Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore suspended for defiance over same-sex marriage]." ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (October 4, 2016). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/04/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-wont-issue-same-sex-marriage-licenses/ Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended Because He Won’t Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref> Moore appealed the suspension on October 4, and his lawyer noted that one month prior, the COJ suspended a probate judge merely six months for sexting.<ref>Faulk, Kent (October 4, 2016). "[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/10/alabama_chief_justice_roy_moor_2.html As Roy Moore appeals suspension, his lawyer notes another judge's lesser punishment for sexting]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref>

On September 30, 2016, Alabama's Court of the Judiciary, which also chose to ignore Alabama law like the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission before it, illegally<ref name="LibertyC"/> acted to suspend Moore for the remainder of his term, which ends in 2019, without pay.<ref name=Hero>Unruh, Bob (September 30, 2016). [https://www.wnd.com/2016/09/traditional-marriage-hero-roy-moore-removed-from-office/ Traditional-Marriage 'Hero' Roy Moore Removed from Office]. ''WND''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref><ref>Berman, Mark (September 30, 2016). "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/09/30/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-from-office-for-remainder-of-term/?utm_term=.8da1250fcf18 Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore suspended for defiance over same-sex marriage]." ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref><ref>Berry, Susan (October 4, 2016). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/04/alabama-chief-justice-roy-moore-suspended-wont-issue-same-sex-marriage-licenses/ Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended Because He Won’t Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses]." ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 4, 2016.</ref> Moore appealed the suspension on October 4, and his lawyer noted that one month prior, the COJ suspended a probate judge merely six months for sexting.<ref>Faulk, Kent (October 4, 2016). "[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/10/alabama_chief_justice_roy_moor_2.html As Roy Moore appeals suspension, his lawyer notes another judge's lesser punishment for sexting]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved October 7, 2016.</ref>

Attempts by [[conservative media]] outlets to get an explanation from J. Michael Joiner, a criminal appeals judge and the head of the Court of the Judiciary panel that imposed the illegal suspension on Moore, were ignored by Joiner's office, clearly indicating that Joiner knew what he and the panel had done was wrong.<ref name=Hero/> [[Liberty Counsel]], which represented Moore in the legal proceedings over the suspension case, accused the COJ of bias, abuse of political power and breaking the law for their actions against Moore, adding that the SPLC's attack on Moore which led to his illegal<ref name="LibertyC"/> suspension was politically motivated (an accusation also leveled against the Judicial Inquiry Commission), based on nothing more than Moore's position on marriage.<ref name=Hero/>

Attempts by [[conservative media]] outlets to get an explanation from J. Michael Joiner, a criminal appeals judge and the head of the Court of the Judiciary panel that imposed the illegal suspension on Moore, were ignored by Joiner's office, clearly indicating that Joiner knew what he and the panel had done was wrong.<ref name=Hero/> [[Liberty Counsel]], which represented Moore in the legal proceedings over the suspension case, accused the COJ of bias, abuse of political power and breaking the law for their actions against Moore, adding that the SPLC's attack on Moore which led to his illegal<ref name="LibertyC"/> suspension was politically motivated (an accusation also leveled against the Judicial Inquiry Commission), based on nothing more than Moore's position on marriage.<ref name=Hero/>

==2017 special Senate election==

==2017 special Senate election==

In April 2017, Moore announced he would run for U.S. Senate in a special election to be held later that year.<ref>"[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/27/suspended-alabama-chief-justice-moore-running-for-us-senate.html Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Moore running for US Senate]." ''Fox News''. April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> He ran on the conservative-right in the GOP primary,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/08/roy-moore-former-chief-justice-fiery-and-outspoken-stirs-far-right-base-in-alabama-senate-race.html Roy Moore: Former chief justice, fiery and outspoken, stirs far-right base in Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> and he strongly opposed the [[establishment]].<ref>Newman, Alex (August 11, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/26688-in-senate-race-alabama-judge-moore-takes-on-d-c-establishment In Senate Race, Alabama Judge Moore Takes on D.C. Establishment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> On the eve of the first primary election, Moore was gaining in the polling of Republican voters.<ref>"[http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/14/upset-brewing-in-heated-alabama-republican-senate-primary-as-polls-conflict/ Upset brewing in heated Alabama Republican Senate primary as polls conflict]," ''The Blaze''</ref> In the Republican primary held on August 15, 2017, Moore won first place with 39 percent of the vote<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 15, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/15/alabama-senate-primary-results-polls-close.html Moore, Strange head to Alabama Senate runoff]." ''Fox News''. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Bloch, Matthew; Lee, Jasmine (August 16, 2017). "[https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/alabama-senate-special-election-primary Alabama Election Results: Two Republicans Advance, Democrat Wins in U.S. Senate Primaries]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> and advanced to the runoff against incumbent interim Senator [[Luther Strange]].<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/horse-riding-10-commandments-defending-judge-now-front-runner-for-sessions-seat.html Horse-riding, 10 Commandments-defending judge now front-runner for Sessions' seat]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Sharp, John (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2017/08/whats_next_in_alabamas_senate.html Roy Moore, Luther Strange face brutal 6 week Alabama Senate runoff]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Poor, Jeff (August 15, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/al-sen-race-roy-moore-luther-strange-compete-runoff/ AL Sen Race: Roy Moore, Luther Strange to Compete in Runoff]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was six percentage points ahead of Strange despite the fact that he spent 17 times less per vote than Strange.<ref>Poor, Jeff (August 26, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/26/tale-tape-strange-spent-17-times-per-vote-moore-al-sen-gop-primary/ Tale of the Tape: Strange Spent 17 Times More Per Vote Than Runoff Opponent Moore in AL Sen GOP Primary]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> President [[Donald Trump]] congratulated Moore along with Strange, whom he endorsed.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (August 16, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/346741-trump-congratulates-moore-strange-in-alabama-gop-primary Trump congratulates Moore, Strange in Alabama GOP primary]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>McLaughlin, Seth (August 16, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/16/donald-trump-congratulates-luther-strange-and-roy-/ Trump congratulates Strange and Moore for advancing to runoff in Alabama]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was endorsed by [[Freedom Caucus]] chairman [[Mark Meadows]]<ref>Kamisar, Ben (September 6, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/349400-freedom-caucus-chairman-backs-roy-moore-in-alabama-senate-race Freedom Caucus chairman backs Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref> and the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]], among others.<ref>Poor, Jeff (September 5, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/05/senate-conservatives-fund-endorses-roy-moore-al-senate-race/ Senate Conservatives Fund Endorses Roy Moore in AL Senate Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref> [[Steve Bannon]] and [[Breitbart]] also supported Moore.<ref>Pandey, Erica (August 29, 2017). "[https://www.axios.com/bannon-backs-anti-establishment-roy-moore-for-alabama-senator-2479107680.html Bannon backs anti-establishment Roy Moore for Alabama senator]." ''Axios''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Isenstadt, Alex (September 4, 2017). "[https://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/04/alabama-senate-race-special-election-breitbart-242307 Breitbart bangs the drum in Alabama Senate showdown]." ''Politico''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref>

In April 2017, Moore announced he would run for U.S. Senate in a special election to be held later that year.<ref>"[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/27/suspended-alabama-chief-justice-moore-running-for-us-senate.html Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Moore running for US Senate]." ''Fox News''. April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> He ran on the conservative-right in the GOP primary,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/08/roy-moore-former-chief-justice-fiery-and-outspoken-stirs-far-right-base-in-alabama-senate-race.html Roy Moore: Former chief justice, fiery and outspoken, stirs far-right base in Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> and he strongly opposed the [[establishment]].<ref>Newman, Alex (August 11, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/26688-in-senate-race-alabama-judge-moore-takes-on-d-c-establishment In Senate Race, Alabama Judge Moore Takes on D.C. Establishment]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> On the eve of the first primary election, Moore was gaining in the polling of Republican voters.<ref>"[https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/14/upset-brewing-in-heated-alabama-republican-senate-primary-as-polls-conflict/ Upset brewing in heated Alabama Republican Senate primary as polls conflict]," ''The Blaze''</ref> In the Republican primary held on August 15, 2017, Moore won first place with 39 percent of the vote<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 15, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/15/alabama-senate-primary-results-polls-close.html Moore, Strange head to Alabama Senate runoff]." ''Fox News''. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Bloch, Matthew; Lee, Jasmine (August 16, 2017). "[https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/alabama-senate-special-election-primary Alabama Election Results: Two Republicans Advance, Democrat Wins in U.S. Senate Primaries]." ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> and advanced to the runoff against incumbent interim Senator [[Luther Strange]].<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/horse-riding-10-commandments-defending-judge-now-front-runner-for-sessions-seat.html Horse-riding, 10 Commandments-defending judge now front-runner for Sessions' seat]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Sharp, John (August 16, 2017). "[http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2017/08/whats_next_in_alabamas_senate.html Roy Moore, Luther Strange face brutal 6 week Alabama Senate runoff]." ''AL.com''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Poor, Jeff (August 15, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/al-sen-race-roy-moore-luther-strange-compete-runoff/ AL Sen Race: Roy Moore, Luther Strange to Compete in Runoff]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was six percentage points ahead of Strange despite the fact that he spent 17 times less per vote than Strange.<ref>Poor, Jeff (August 26, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/26/tale-tape-strange-spent-17-times-per-vote-moore-al-sen-gop-primary/ Tale of the Tape: Strange Spent 17 Times More Per Vote Than Runoff Opponent Moore in AL Sen GOP Primary]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> President [[Donald Trump]] congratulated Moore along with Strange, whom he endorsed.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (August 16, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/346741-trump-congratulates-moore-strange-in-alabama-gop-primary Trump congratulates Moore, Strange in Alabama GOP primary]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref><ref>McLaughlin, Seth (August 16, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/16/donald-trump-congratulates-luther-strange-and-roy-/ Trump congratulates Strange and Moore for advancing to runoff in Alabama]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref> Moore was endorsed by [[Freedom Caucus]] chairman [[Mark Meadows]]<ref>Kamisar, Ben (September 6, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/349400-freedom-caucus-chairman-backs-roy-moore-in-alabama-senate-race Freedom Caucus chairman backs Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref> and the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]], among others.<ref>Poor, Jeff (September 5, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/05/senate-conservatives-fund-endorses-roy-moore-al-senate-race/ Senate Conservatives Fund Endorses Roy Moore in AL Senate Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref> [[Steve Bannon]] and [[Breitbart]] also supported Moore.<ref>Pandey, Erica (August 29, 2017). "[https://www.axios.com/bannon-backs-anti-establishment-roy-moore-for-alabama-senator-2479107680.html Bannon backs anti-establishment Roy Moore for Alabama senator]." ''Axios''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Isenstadt, Alex (September 4, 2017). "[https://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/04/alabama-senate-race-special-election-breitbart-242307 Breitbart bangs the drum in Alabama Senate showdown]." ''Politico''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref>

Moore defied the established [[political correctness]] in his words,<ref>Nolte, John (September 21, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/nolte-super-trump-roy-moore-making-first-amendment-great-again/ Nolte: The Super Trump — Roy Moore Is Making First Amendment Great Again]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref> and, like [[Donald Trump]] before him, he was described as breaking "all the rules of modern-day politics."<ref>Peoples, Steve; Chandler, Steve (December 8, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/805bf7b077144d428167ab1d0bbce725 Like Trump, Moore breaking the rules of modern-day politics]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref>

Moore defied the established [[political correctness]] in his words,<ref>Nolte, John (September 21, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/nolte-super-trump-roy-moore-making-first-amendment-great-again/ Nolte: The Super Trump — Roy Moore Is Making First Amendment Great Again]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref> and, like [[Donald Trump]] before him, he was described as breaking "all the rules of modern-day politics."<ref>Peoples, Steve; Chandler, Steve (December 8, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/805bf7b077144d428167ab1d0bbce725 Like Trump, Moore breaking the rules of modern-day politics]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref>

*Carney, Jordain; Savransky, Rebecca (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/360102-mcconnell-roy-moore-should-step-aside McConnell: Roy Moore should step aside]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

*Carney, Jordain; Savransky, Rebecca (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/360102-mcconnell-roy-moore-should-step-aside McConnell: Roy Moore should step aside]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

*Key, Pam (November 13, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/13/mitch-mcconnell-roy-moore-step-aside-believe-women/ Mitch McConnell: Roy Moore Should Step Aside — ‘I Believe the Women’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="StepDownGOP">Multiple references:

*Key, Pam (November 13, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/13/mitch-mcconnell-roy-moore-step-aside-believe-women/ Mitch McConnell: Roy Moore Should Step Aside — ‘I Believe the Women’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="StepDownGOP">Multiple references:

*Quinn, Melissa (November 9, 2017). "[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/all-the-republicans-calling-for-roy-moore-to-step-down-after-allegations-he-pursued-14-year-old-girl-list/article/2640206 All the Republicans calling for Roy Moore to step down after allegations he pursued 14-year-old girl: LIST]." ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

*Quinn, Melissa (November 9, 2017). "[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/all-the-republicans-calling-for-roy-moore-to-step-down-after-allegations-he-pursued-14-year-old-girl-list/article/2640206 All the Republicans calling for Roy Moore to step down after allegations he pursued 14-year-old girl: LIST]." ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

*Moran, Sean (November 9, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/mcconnell-leads-establishment-republicans-effort-push-roy-moore-out-alabama-race/ Mitch McConnell Leads Establishment Republicans in Effort to Push Roy Moore Out of Alabama Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

*Moran, Sean (November 9, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/mcconnell-leads-establishment-republicans-effort-push-roy-moore-out-alabama-race/ Mitch McConnell Leads Establishment Republicans in Effort to Push Roy Moore Out of Alabama Race]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

*Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359654-mcconnell-moore-should-step-down-if-allegations-true McConnell: Moore should step down if allegations true]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> [[Paul Ryan]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Kamisar, Ben (November 9, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359654-mcconnell-moore-should-step-down-if-allegations-true McConnell: Moore should step down if allegations true]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> [[Paul Ryan]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/paul-ryan-says-roy-moore-betraying-his-voters-stay/ Paul Ryan says Roy Moore is betraying his voters by staying in race]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/paul-ryan-says-roy-moore-betraying-his-voters-stay/ Paul Ryan says Roy Moore is betraying his voters by staying in race]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Shabad, Rebecca (December 7, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paul-ryan-holds-his-weekly-press-conference-as-government-funding-deadline-looms/ Paul Ryan is sticking to his call for Roy Moore to drop out of Senate race]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref> [[John McCain]],<ref name="StepDownGOP"/> [[Mitt Romney]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Shabad, Rebecca (December 7, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paul-ryan-holds-his-weekly-press-conference-as-government-funding-deadline-looms/ Paul Ryan is sticking to his call for Roy Moore to drop out of Senate race]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.</ref> [[John McCain]],<ref name="StepDownGOP"/> [[Mitt Romney]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Quinn, Melissa (November 10, 2017). "[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mitt-romney-roy-moore-is-unfit-for-office-and-should-step-aside/article/2640298 Mitt Romney: Roy Moore is 'unfit for office and should step aside']." ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.

*Quinn, Melissa (November 10, 2017). "[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mitt-romney-roy-moore-is-unfit-for-office-and-should-step-aside/article/2640298 Mitt Romney: Roy Moore is 'unfit for office and should step aside']." ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 10, 2017.

*Starr, Penny (November 11, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/11/failed-presidential-candidate-romney-advises-roy-moore-step-aside/ Failed Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Advises Roy Moore to ‘Step Aside’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> [[Jeb Bush]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Starr, Penny (November 11, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/11/failed-presidential-candidate-romney-advises-roy-moore-step-aside/ Failed Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Advises Roy Moore to ‘Step Aside’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> [[Jeb Bush]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Samuels, Brett (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/360143-jeb-bush-joins-republicans-calling-on-moore-to-step-down Jeb Bush joins Republicans calling on Moore to step down]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

*Samuels, Brett (November 13, 2017). "[https://thehill.com/homenews/360143-jeb-bush-joins-republicans-calling-on-moore-to-step-down Jeb Bush joins Republicans calling on Moore to step down]." ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

*Shaw, Adam (November 10, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/11/10/study-networks-loud-on-roy-moore-allegations-quiet-on-bob-menendez-trial/ Study: Networks Loud on Roy Moore Allegations, Quiet on Bob Menendez Trial]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Shaw, Adam (November 10, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/11/10/study-networks-loud-on-roy-moore-allegations-quiet-on-bob-menendez-trial/ Study: Networks Loud on Roy Moore Allegations, Quiet on Bob Menendez Trial]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Harper, Jennifer (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/inside-the-beltway-roy-moore-gets-40-times-more-co/ Shocker! Roy Moore gets 40 times more coverage than Bob Menendez]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 15, 2017.

*Harper, Jennifer (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/inside-the-beltway-roy-moore-gets-40-times-more-co/ Shocker! Roy Moore gets 40 times more coverage than Bob Menendez]." ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 15, 2017.

*Menge, Margaret (November 12, 2017). "[http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/lindsey-graham-calling-moore-step-aside-one-week-went-nj-testify-dem-bob-menendez/ Lindsey Graham Calls for Roy Moore to Step Aside but Defends Bob Menendez]." ''LifeZette''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Menge, Margaret (November 12, 2017). "[https://www.lifezette.com/polizette/lindsey-graham-calling-moore-step-aside-one-week-went-nj-testify-dem-bob-menendez/ Lindsey Graham Calls for Roy Moore to Step Aside but Defends Bob Menendez]." ''LifeZette''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Berry, Susan (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/cruz-media-ask-democrats-same-questions-menendez-asked-judge-moore/ Ted Cruz: Media Should ‘Ask Democrats the Very Same Questions About Sen. Menendez’ Being ‘Asked About Judge Moore’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> When Democrat Senator [[Al Franken]] was revealed and admitted (at the same time as the incidents surrounding Moore) to have said and done perverse sexual acts against others, the same people who condemned Moore, including Mitch McConnell, were significantly more lenient toward him.<ref>Multiple references:

*Berry, Susan (November 14, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/cruz-media-ask-democrats-same-questions-menendez-asked-judge-moore/ Ted Cruz: Media Should ‘Ask Democrats the Very Same Questions About Sen. Menendez’ Being ‘Asked About Judge Moore’]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.</ref> When Democrat Senator [[Al Franken]] was revealed and admitted (at the same time as the incidents surrounding Moore) to have said and done perverse sexual acts against others, the same people who condemned Moore, including Mitch McConnell, were significantly more lenient toward him.<ref>Multiple references:

*King, Robert (November 16, 2017). "[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democratic-senators-call-for-ethics-probe-of-al-franken-not-resignation/article/2640918 Democratic senators call for ethics probe of Al Franken, not resignation]." ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*King, Robert (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democratic-senators-call-for-ethics-probe-of-al-franken-not-resignation/article/2640918 Democratic senators call for ethics probe of Al Franken, not resignation]." ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*Moran, Sean (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/mitch-mcconnell-calls-for-ethics-review-of-franken-allegations-no-call-yet-for-his-removal/ Mitch McConnell Calls for Ethics Review of Franken Allegations, No Call Yet for His Removal]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*Moran, Sean (November 16, 2017). "[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/16/mitch-mcconnell-calls-for-ethics-review-of-franken-allegations-no-call-yet-for-his-removal/ Mitch McConnell Calls for Ethics Review of Franken Allegations, No Call Yet for His Removal]." ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*Lam, Katherine (November 16, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/16/al-franken-joked-about-raping-leslie-stahl-in-1995-new-york-magazine-article.html Al Franken joked about raping Lesley Stahl in 1995 New York Magazine article]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*Lam, Katherine (November 16, 2017). "[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/16/al-franken-joked-about-raping-leslie-stahl-in-1995-new-york-magazine-article.html Al Franken joked about raping Lesley Stahl in 1995 New York Magazine article]." ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*Scarry, Eddie (November 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/major-newspapers-hold-fire-on-al-franken-in-contrast-to-roy-moore/article/2641022 Major newspapers hold fire on Al Franken, in contrast to Roy Moore]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Scarry, Eddie (November 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/major-newspapers-hold-fire-on-al-franken-in-contrast-to-roy-moore/article/2641022 Major newspapers hold fire on Al Franken, in contrast to Roy Moore]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (November 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/17/gop-leaders-who-threw-fellow-republican-moore-to-the-wolves-stay-silent-on-dem-franken/ GOP Leaders Who Threw Fellow Republican Moore to the Wolves Stay Silent on Dem Franken]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>

*Mason, Ian (November 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/17/gop-leaders-who-threw-fellow-republican-moore-to-the-wolves-stay-silent-on-dem-franken/ GOP Leaders Who Threw Fellow Republican Moore to the Wolves Stay Silent on Dem Franken]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>

===Results===

===Results===

While Moore gained back some ground, he was not able to fully recover from the media and establishment attacks. Democrat Jones massively outspent Moore in the election,<ref>Schouten, Fredreka; Lyman, Brian (December 1, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/12/01/doug-jones-fundraising-lead-roy-moore-alabama-senate/915214001/ Doug Jones opens large fundraising lead over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> and President Trump never traveled to Alabama to campaign for Moore. Additionally, the liberal media attacks against Moore were successful at energizing the Democrat base – [[Muslim]] and [[Marxist]] organizations played an important role in Moore's defeat.<ref>Loudon, Trevor (December 18, 2017). [http://www.wnd.com/2017/12/how-muslims-and-marxists-delivered-for-doug-jones/ How Muslims and Marxists delivered for Doug Jones]. ''WND''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.</ref> As a result, Jones narrowly defeated Moore in the general election,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (December 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27579-the-swamp-wins-roy-moore-defeated-in-alabama The Swamp Wins: Roy Moore Defeated in Alabama]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> much to the delight of the establishment GOP.<ref>Moran, Sean (December 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/establishment-republicans-cheer-roy-moores-loss-in-alabama/ Establishment Republicans Cheer Roy Moore’s Loss in Alabama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Drucker, David M. (December 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-relieved-at-roy-moore-steve-bannon-defeats-we-dodged-a-missile/article/2643338 GOP relieved at Roy Moore, Steve Bannon defeats: 'We dodged a missile']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> President Trump stated that "Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him."<ref>Spiering, Charlie (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/13/donald-trump-deck-was-stacked-against-roy-moore/ Donald Trump: ‘Deck Was Stacked’ Against Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref>

While Moore gained back some ground, he was not able to fully recover from the media and establishment attacks. Democrat Jones massively outspent Moore in the election,<ref>Schouten, Fredreka; Lyman, Brian (December 1, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/12/01/doug-jones-fundraising-lead-roy-moore-alabama-senate/915214001/ Doug Jones opens large fundraising lead over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> and President Trump never traveled to Alabama to campaign for Moore. Additionally, the liberal media attacks against Moore were successful at energizing the Democrat base – [[Muslim]] and [[Marxist]] organizations played an important role in Moore's defeat.<ref>Loudon, Trevor (December 18, 2017). [https://www.wnd.com/2017/12/how-muslims-and-marxists-delivered-for-doug-jones/ How Muslims and Marxists delivered for Doug Jones]. ''WND''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.</ref> As a result, Jones narrowly defeated Moore in the general election,<ref>Duke, Selwyn (December 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27579-the-swamp-wins-roy-moore-defeated-in-alabama The Swamp Wins: Roy Moore Defeated in Alabama]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> much to the delight of the establishment GOP.<ref>Moran, Sean (December 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/establishment-republicans-cheer-roy-moores-loss-in-alabama/ Establishment Republicans Cheer Roy Moore’s Loss in Alabama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Drucker, David M. (December 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-relieved-at-roy-moore-steve-bannon-defeats-we-dodged-a-missile/article/2643338 GOP relieved at Roy Moore, Steve Bannon defeats: 'We dodged a missile']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> President Trump stated that "Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him."<ref>Spiering, Charlie (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/13/donald-trump-deck-was-stacked-against-roy-moore/ Donald Trump: ‘Deck Was Stacked’ Against Roy Moore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref>

===Controversy over Senate election===

===Controversy over Senate election===

*Moran, Sean (December 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/28/roy-moore-files-election-complaint-alleging-voter-fraud/ Judge Roy Moore Files Election Complaint Alleging Voter Fraud]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="BohonTNA">Bohon, Dave (December 28, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27828-roy-moore-charges-vote-fraud-in-alabama-senate-race Roy Moore Charges Vote Fraud in Alabama Senate Race]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> However, the Secretary of State stated that the lawsuit would not stop him from doing so.<ref>Persons, Sally (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/john-merrill-says-doug-jones-will-be-certified-thu/ John Merrill says Doug Jones will be certified Thursday despite Roy Moore’s lawsuit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> The next day, a circuit judge rejected Moore's lawsuit,<ref>Delk, Josh (December 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/366695-judge-rejects-moores-attempt-to-block-alabama-election-result Judge rejects Moore's effort to block Alabama election result]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and the Secretary of State certified the election results.<ref name="BohonTNA"/><ref>Multiple references:

*Moran, Sean (December 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/28/roy-moore-files-election-complaint-alleging-voter-fraud/ Judge Roy Moore Files Election Complaint Alleging Voter Fraud]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="BohonTNA">Bohon, Dave (December 28, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27828-roy-moore-charges-vote-fraud-in-alabama-senate-race Roy Moore Charges Vote Fraud in Alabama Senate Race]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> However, the Secretary of State stated that the lawsuit would not stop him from doing so.<ref>Persons, Sally (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/john-merrill-says-doug-jones-will-be-certified-thu/ John Merrill says Doug Jones will be certified Thursday despite Roy Moore’s lawsuit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> The next day, a circuit judge rejected Moore's lawsuit,<ref>Delk, Josh (December 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/366695-judge-rejects-moores-attempt-to-block-alabama-election-result Judge rejects Moore's effort to block Alabama election result]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and the Secretary of State certified the election results.<ref name="BohonTNA"/><ref>Multiple references:

*Kamisar, Ben (December 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/366697-alabama-certifies-jones-senate-victory Alabama certifies Jones Senate victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.

*Kamisar, Ben (December 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/366697-alabama-certifies-jones-senate-victory Alabama certifies Jones Senate victory]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.

*Pappas, Alex (December 28, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/28/judge-rejects-roy-moores-suit-in-alabama-senate-race.html Doug Jones certified as winner of Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> Moore refused to concede the election<ref>Anapol, Avery (December 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/366716-moore-refuses-to-concede-after-jones-declared-winner Moore refuses to concede after Jones certified winner]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and stated he had no regrets about the Senate campaign.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (December 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/roy-moore-after-doug-jones-declared-winner-of-alabama-senate-race-i-have-no-regrets/article/2644529 Roy Moore after Doug Jones declared winner of Alabama Senate race: 'I have no regrets']. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref>

*Pappas, Alex (December 28, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/28/judge-rejects-roy-moores-suit-in-alabama-senate-race.html Doug Jones certified as winner of Alabama Senate race]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> Moore refused to concede the election<ref>Anapol, Avery (December 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/366716-moore-refuses-to-concede-after-jones-declared-winner Moore refuses to concede after Jones certified winner]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> and stated he had no regrets about the Senate campaign.<ref>Quinn, Melissa (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/roy-moore-after-doug-jones-declared-winner-of-alabama-senate-race-i-have-no-regrets/article/2644529 Roy Moore after Doug Jones declared winner of Alabama Senate race: 'I have no regrets']. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref>

In March 2018, Moore pleaded for donations from supporters to help him defend the defamation lawsuit filed against him by Leigh Corfman, the woman who claims that Moore touched her sexually when she was only fourteen years of age. While Corfman is not seeking financial damages, she is asking that Moore not challenge her in public and pay her attorney fees, which could exceed $100,000 in the suit. Moore said that he is under "a vicious attack" with his funds having been depleted since the Senate race. In his plea, Moore warned that homosexuals and [[gender confusion|gender-confused]] persons have "joined forces with those who believe in abortion, sodomy, and the destruction of all that we hold dear. Unless we stand together, we will lose our country."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/roy-moore-issues-grievance-laden-plea-for-money-‘my-resources-have-been-depleted’/ar-BBJNKit?ocid=spartanntp|title=Roy Moore issues grievance-laden plea for money: ‘My resources have been depleted’|publisher=''[[The Washington Post]]|author=Eli Rosenberg|date=March 3, 2018|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref> In April 2018, Moore countersued Corfman for defamation,<ref>Byas, Steve (April 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/28767-judge-roy-moore-counter-sues-leigh-corfman-for-defamation Judge Roy Moore Counter-Sues Leigh Corfman for Defamation]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> and later that month, he sued his accusers for political conspiracy.<ref>Darrah, Nicole (April 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/30/roy-moore-ex-senate-candidate-files-lawsuit-claiming-political-conspiracy-against-him.html Roy Moore, ex-Senate candidate, files lawsuit claiming political conspiracy against him]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref>

In March 2018, Moore pleaded for donations from supporters to help him defend the defamation lawsuit filed against him by Leigh Corfman, the woman who claims that Moore touched her sexually when she was only fourteen years of age. While Corfman is not seeking financial damages, she is asking that Moore not challenge her in public and pay her attorney fees, which could exceed $100,000 in the suit. Moore said that he is under "a vicious attack" with his funds having been depleted since the Senate race. In his plea, Moore warned that homosexuals and [[gender confusion|gender-confused]] persons have "joined forces with those who believe in abortion, sodomy, and the destruction of all that we hold dear. Unless we stand together, we will lose our country."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/roy-moore-issues-grievance-laden-plea-for-money-‘my-resources-have-been-depleted’/ar-BBJNKit?ocid=spartanntp|title=Roy Moore issues grievance-laden plea for money: ‘My resources have been depleted’|publisher=''[[The Washington Post]]|author=Eli Rosenberg|date=March 3, 2018|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref> In April 2018, Moore countersued Corfman for defamation,<ref>Byas, Steve (April 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/28767-judge-roy-moore-counter-sues-leigh-corfman-for-defamation Judge Roy Moore Counter-Sues Leigh Corfman for Defamation]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> and later that month, he sued his accusers for political conspiracy.<ref>Darrah, Nicole (April 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/30/roy-moore-ex-senate-candidate-files-lawsuit-claiming-political-conspiracy-against-him.html Roy Moore, ex-Senate candidate, files lawsuit claiming political conspiracy against him]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref>