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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graig Graziosi

Court rejects Roy Moore’s defamation case against Sacha Baron Cohen

Showtime - ‘Who is America?’ screengrab

Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore's attempt to sue actor Sacha Baron Cohen has hit a wall after an appeals court tossed out the lawsuit.

Mr Moore hoped to bring a $95m defamation lawsuit against Mr Cohen, claiming the actor duped him into participating in an unflattering interview that was broadcast on the show "Who is America?"

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