Moore Defies Request To Empty Supreme Court Office

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has not cleared out his courthouse office despite a request by the acting chief justice to remove his personal items.

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Moore said Wednesday that he is appealing his suspension from the bench. He said he has several large paintings, a grandfather clock and other items that cannot be quickly removed.

Acting Chief Justice Lyn Stuart asked Moore to clear out his office by Tuesday evening. Moore’s lawyers have asked the Alabama Supreme Court to overrule Stuart.

Moore said he has not received any follow-up communication. A spokesman for the court system said Stuart’s office had no comment.

A judicial panel suspended Moore for the remainder of his term after finding he urged state probate judges to defy the federal courts on gay marriage.