Supreme Court Cases: Lies, Taxes, and Billionaires

The Supreme Court heard arguments in Moore v. United States, a case aimed at challenging a future wealth tax. However, conservative lawyers representing the plaintiffs appear to have misled the justices by fabricating key details that undermine their legal theory. The lead plaintiffs, Charles and Kathleen Moore, claimed they had never received any payments from the Indian business they owned shares in, but it was later revealed that Charles Moore had served as a director on the company's board, invested more money than stated, received travel reimbursements, and worked closely with the company's founder to lower his stake. The lawyers' strategy of manufacturing cases based on false claims highlights the need for more truth-telling in the courtroom.