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Trial set to begin for Alex Jones in Sandy Hook hoax case

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to go on trial a second time for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax and causing several victims' relatives emotional and psychological harm

The Independent UK

'I killed the kids' - Alex Jones erupts in first interview since Sandy Hook defamation verdict

Alex Jones was ordered to pay $45.2 million (£39.17 million) in punitive damages following a lawsuit in relation to his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax

Daily Mirror

Alex Jones sarcastically claims he killed Sandy Hook victims in unhinged rant about defamation verdict

Conspiracy theorist ordered to pay $4m in compensatory damages to victim’s family, as well as $45.2m in punitive damages

The Independent UK

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Alex Jones claims ‘Deep State’ will stage mass shootings to steal midterms - weeks after admitting Sandy Hook lies

Jones asserted that leftist ‘Deep State’ globalists would blame staged violence on far-right groups in an effort to take over the country

The Independent UK

Alex Jones to allow company behind Infowars to be part of Conn. defamation trial in September

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has agreed to allow the company behind his far-right Infowars website to participate in his Connecticut defamation case, meaning both will be on trial in Waterbury, Connecticut, in September to decide what they should pay in damages for their false claims that the Sandy Hook school…

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The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Palin pushes rampant misinformation

99% of links Palin has shared with followers are from sites rated as "unreliable"

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Alex Jones is accused of hiding millions of dollars to avoid paying Sandy Hook families

Far-right conspiracy theorist has siphoned up to $62m from his company in an attempt to avoid paying damages, Sandy Hook families allege in court documents

The Independent UK

Deplatforming online extremists reduces their followers – but there's a price

Conspiracy theorist and US far-right media personality Alex Jones was recently ordered to pay US$45 million (£37 million) damages to the family of a child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting.

The Conversation

RFK Jr.’s anti-vax socials removed

RFK Jr.’s anti-vax socials were taken down as they were found to be promoting misinformation

Salon

Case against Alex Jones can proceed, Connecticut judge says

A federal bankruptcy judge has cleared the way for a defamation lawsuit in Connecticut to proceed against Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

The Independent UK

Texas law may shield Jones' millions

Republicans in 2003 enacted sweeping lawsuit reforms that limit the amount of damages plaintiffs collect

Salon

This 1995 Texas law could shield Alex Jones from paying the vast majority of the $50 million defamation case judgment

Democrats in 1995 enacted lawsuit reforms that limit the amount of damages plaintiffs collect.

The Texas Tribune

Let’s Praise the Bravery of the Sandy Hook Families

“A lot of folks are centering Alex Jones when they should be centering Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis,” said Dan Friesen, expert on Infowars.

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The Independent UK

Alex Jones’ wife angry at nude photo release to Roger Stone

Personal picture was part of data cache accidentally leaked to lawyer for Sandy Hook family

The Independent UK

Alex Jones v Sandy Hook: Why the false flag conspiracist is being sued by the victims’ families

Far-right conspiracy theorist claimed that the mass shooting that killed 26 young children and staff at a Connecticut school never happened

The Independent UK

John Oliver eviscerates Alex Jones over Sandy Hook defamation trial: ‘You f***ed with info and this time info f***ing won’

‘Guess what, Alex? You f***ed with info and this time info f***ing won,’ Oliver said

The Guardian - UK

‘He has done more to further the cause of hate in the US than almost anyone’: the rise and fall of Alex Jones

For years, the Infowars provocateur has made millions of dollars spreading lies and disinformation on social media. Last week in a Texas court, he finally saw some comeuppance. But will this be the end of him – or is it just a temporary setback?

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The Independent UK

Alex Jones trial - Infowars host faces two more defamation trials

It transpired during trial that his own lawyer mistakenly shared entire contents of Jones’ phone with opposition legal team

The Independent UK

Lawyer for Alex Jones could face trouble after accidental records release

Federico Andino Reynal defended Alex Jones in the first of several defamation trials against the Infowars host

The Independent UK

Alex Jones’ $49.3M verdict and the future of misinformation

Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre — $49.3 million in damages and counting — for claiming the nation’s deadliest school shooting was a hoax

The Independent UK

Roger Stone claims lawyer deliberately leaked Alex Jones texts: ‘Sue this guy’

Alex Jones and Roger Stone were both figures in the “Stop the Steal” rallies that took place before and during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.

The Independent UK

Alex Jones remains defiant after court orders him to pay millions; blames George Soros

Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones continues ranting on his broadcasts despite admitting lies during his defamation trial

The Independent UK

Alex Jones trial - live: Jury tells Infowars host to pay $45.2m in punitive damages on top of $4m compensation

Conspiracy theorist hit with almost $50m damages judgment in first Sandy Hook trial

WEKU

How Alex Jones helped mainstream conspiracy theories become part of American life

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay millions in damages for spreading lies about the Sandy Hook school massacre. But even if the penalties shut down Infowars, his influence will remain.

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