Legal Battle Continues: Former County Clerk’s Attorney Faces Skepticism in Court Over Same-Sex Marriage License Denial Case
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A lawyer representing a former county clerk from Kentucky, who became a national figure for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, faced a challenging day in court. The lawyer appealed to overturn a jury’s decision that awarded $100,000 to a couple for emotional distress, but encountered skepticism from the appellate judges. Mathew D. Staver, the attorney for Kim Davis, argued that the damages awarded to the same-sex couple were unjustified as there was no tangible loss proven after Davis declined their license request. However, Senior Judge Helene N. White … Read more