Roy Moore supporters rally outside court

Montgomery, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on a hearing before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary on charges of misconduct that could result in the removal from office of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. Moore denies that he violated judicial ethics by sending an order urging state judges to defy federal rulings legalizing same-sex marriage.

A few dozen supporters of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore have gathered outside the state's judicial building, hours before a hearing on misconduct charges that could lead to his removal from office.

The demonstrators have set up a sound system to amplify Christian music across downtown Montgomery.

Some are carrying signs saying "Judge Moore is Right" and "Sodomy Ruins Nations." One man is waving a Christian flag with a red cross on it.

No supporters of gay marriage have showed up, and police have yet to make their presence known.

Moore's case is being heard Monday afternoon. He denies violating judicial ethics with his memo urging state probate judges to defy federal court rulings legalizing same-sex marriage.

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