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Alex Jones was wrong.
Current case is being heard in Alexandria, VA just south of DC.
Likewise, qualified retirement accounts (IRA, 401K, annuity, 403b)
I watched the coverage of Sandy Hook as it happened. I understand why Jones thought it was a hoax. Shit was WAY off and both my wife and I thought it was a hoax.
porkchopexpress says
I watched the coverage of Sandy Hook as it happened. I understand why Jones thought it was a hoax. Shit was WAY off and both my wife and I thought it was a hoax.
Even if it wasn't a hoax. $1B for saying something??? That's absurd. Also was god damn near a decade ago. I'd be upset if my child died, but at some point you need to figure out how to heal. The families were likely set for life from fundraisers and insurance. This is just a lawyer ambulance chaser grab in all honesty. If Jones does actually pay out you know $300M is going to attorneys. If people think that's justice for a person saying words, then you're a moron. Get thicker skin.
It's an automic bomb to the 1st amendment.
Attorney's fees will be awarded at a later date.
The families of victims sitting in the gallery broke down as the verdict was read.
After the verdict was read, Jones's attorney Norm Pattis spoke to the media outside the courthouse.
https://www.wltx.com/article/news/special-reports/alex-jones-jury-deliberations-verdict-sandy-hook-trial-defamation-damages/520-3ab3299b-5948-4c60-b90c-4083824a5dc6
It's Texas, so they can't touch his house and this won't survive appeal.
Keep in mind there are Pharma companies that killed scores of people that paid less than this.