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Alabama's chief justice suspended for defying gay marriage rulings

Alabama's chief justice Roy Moore has been suspended for the rest of his term for defying US federal gay marriage rulings.

Alabama's chief justice suspended for defying gay marriage rulings

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016 - 20:20

Alabama's chief justice Roy Moore has been suspended for the rest of his term for defying US federal gay marriage rulings.

The punishment effectively removes Mr Moore from office, without the court officially ousting him.

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