Moore, a Republican known for his hardline stances opposing same-sex marriage and supporting the public display of Ten Commandments, had been told he was receiving an award for supporting Israel. But in the segment, Baron Cohen appeared as faux counterterrorism instructor “Col. Erran Morad” discussing bogus military technology, including the supposed pedophile detector. The fake device beeped repeatedly as it got near Moore, who sat stone-faced.
“Baron Cohen may have implied that he believed Judge Moore’s accusers, but he did not imply the existence of any independent factual basis for that belief besides the obviously farcical pedophile detecting ‘device,’ which no reasonable person could believe to be an actual, functioning piece of technology,” the court wrote in the unsigned summary order.
Moore and his wife, Kayla, sued, arguing that the segment defamed Moore and caused them emotional distress. The couple claimed the waiver Moore signed was unenforceable because it was obtained under a false representation. The appellate court noted that it was indeed a ruse that got Moore to appear on the show but Moore signed a binding release waiving all legal claims.
The accusations against Moore contributed to his loss to Democrat Doug Jones, the first Democrat to represent Alabama in the Senate in a quarter-century. The seat returned to Republican control when Jones lost the following election to Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach. Baron Cohen has for years lured unwitting politicians into awkward interviews. He has faced past lawsuits over similar pranks, but those were also tossed out because the individuals had signed releases.“For far too long the American people have been subjected to the antics of Sasha Baron Cohen. His pusillanimous and fraudulent conduct must be stopped. We will appeal,” the couple said in a statement texted to The Associated Press.
Anyone who has ever watched Choen knows he does outlandish sometimes disgusting but mostly funny comedy. And i agree with the judges when you sign a contract that says you cant sue guess what you csnt sue plus its clearly a joke. Just because he got played doesnt mean jack legaly
Lol
Hi
I remember when Republicans used to hate frivolous lawsuits. Everything they claim to stand for is a lie.
Womp womp
Rudy was worse sir he put his hands in his pants not his finest hour from what he accomplished during 9-11
'besides the obviously farcical pedophile detecting ‘device,’ which no reasonable person could believe to be an actual, functioning piece of technology,”
F Moore as he was just exposed
Much like he was rejected by a 14 year old at the mall.
“Pusillanimous”. Had to look that one up. Don’t think it fits here. “Cowardly” is one definition. SBC pranked a former Supreme Court Chief. SBC has balls of steel. “Pusillanimous” would apply to Mr. Moore. 95M because he hurt your feelings? Snowflake ❄️
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