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To refresh everyone's memory, Leigh Corfman accused Roy Moore of attempting to seduce her when she was only 14. Instead of Moore suing Corfman for libel/slander, he openly called her a liar during a very public campaign speech. Then Corfman sued Moore for slander.
On Wednesday, Moore sent out an e-mail to all on his campaign list asking for money to fight Corfman's suit. The former chief justice of Alabama says he has "minimal resources" and states his legal bills could approach $250,000.00. Really?
While Moore would be the proverbial fool to represent himself, he could throw himself into actually performing some of the preliminary legal work involved in his case. Surely he could cut a few attorney hours here and there? How much will Moore's legal team be charging? The hourly rate must be staggering. After all, isn't much of the investigation already done according to press releases before the election?
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What of Leigh Corfman's attorneys? Since it's a civil suit, they can freely call as a witness any woman who accuses Moore of similar behavior.
Perhaps that's it. Perhaps Moore feels he will lose and will then have to pay Corfman's attorneys also.
Anyone feel sorry for him?
No, not yet.
ReplyDeleteI think that every Alabamians who voted for Jones is hoping this suit gets to court. Maybe Ol'Roy is down to his last Confederate dollar bill because he was having to buy non-disclosure agreements from other middle-aged Gadsden women.
What happens if he wins?
ReplyDeleteA reader pointed out that by accusing Moore publicly, Corfman became a public figure. So truthful comments about her finances, love life, etc. are kosher, but what about calling her a liar? A judge might just still rule in Moore's favor and throw out the suit, but we sincerely hope not.
ReplyDeleteIf Moore did "win" in some manner, a judge could make Corfman pay his legal bills. Then we guess poor Roy would be made to keep the money his supporters offered up. It's a hard life when you're Roy Moore.