The Infowars fabulist’s empire is only worth a fraction of the $1 billion he has been ordered to pay the families, and he won’t surrender it easily. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Jones, Alex (1974- )”
Sandy Hook Families Win $1 Billion From Alex Jones
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2022
The Sandy Hook families leveraged personal stories, social media analysis and the Infowars fabulist’s lack of contrition to secure a major verdict. Source: New York Times
As Alex Jones Stands Trial, Newtown Would Rather Forget Him
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2022
Nearly 10 years after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School — and the conspiracy theories propagated by Mr. Jones — Newtown residents are trying to move past their grief and anger. Source: New York Times
Alex Jones Faces Fines for Not Testifying in Sandy Hook Suit
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2022
A Connecticut judge rejected the Infowars conspiracy theorist’s claim that he was too ill to sit for a deposition, and set a schedule of hefty fines. Source: New York Times
Alex Jones and Donald Trump: A Fateful Alliance Draws Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2022
The Infowars host tormented Sandy Hook families and helped elect President Donald J. Trump. His role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is now of growing interest to congressional investigators. Source: New York Times
How Sandy Hook Families Achieved Long-Awaited Legal Victories
By Gotham Rex on February 20, 2022
After early defeats in Congress, relatives of those lost in the 2012 shooting fought on, besting a renowned gun maker and an infamous conspiracy theorist. Source: New York Times
Alex Jones Liable in Sandy Hook Defamation Suits
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
A Connecticut judge’s ruling against the Infowars host combines with decisions in Texas to grant a clean sweep for the families of 10 shooting victims. Source: New York Times