Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore has threatened to file a lawsuit against AL.com based on its reporting about him. He claims the media organization has falsely reported information and has attempted to orchestrate a "trial by media" and has been playing to a "mob mentality."

Alabama Media Group, the publisher of AL.com, said Wednesday it stands by its reporting.

A letter dated Tuesday was sent to an attorney for Alabama Media Group, from Gadsden lawyer Trenton Garmon on behalf of Moore, his wife Kayla, and the Foundation for Moral Law. "This letter is provided in anticipating (sic) of our firm preparing and filing a lawsuit against your client and its agents," the letter states.

A copy of the letter has been circulated on social media since Tuesday, including on the Facebook page of conservative radio talk show host, author, and Washington Times columnist Steve Deace.

Moore recently threatened to sue The Washington Post for its reporting on Moore's compensation from the foundation. The Post stands by its reporting.

Michelle Holmes, Vice President of Content for Alabama Media Group, responded Wednesday to the letter. "Roy Moore seeks election to the United States Senate. As such a public figure, he merits and can expect intense scrutiny by the electorate and the media on its behalf, including by Alabama Media Group, the state's largest media outlet."

"We stand behind our past reporting on Roy Moore, and vow to continue to doggedly pursue the truth on behalf of the people of Alabama. These threats will not silence us, and they will not slow us."

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