Connecticut Supreme Court declines to hear Alex Jones' appeal of $1B Sandy Hook verdict
- The Connecticut Supreme Court turned down Alex Jones' appeal in a defamation case on Tuesday.
- Jones repeatedly claimed the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax, causing distress to victims' families.
- Jones' appeal followed a $1.4 billion verdict for defamation related to his false claims about the shooting.
- Alinor Sterling, a lawyer for the families, stated the ruling brings them closer to 'holding Alex Jones accountable'.
- Jones faces ongoing legal actions and possible liquidation of assets from both himself and Infowars.
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Alex Jones' appeal attempt in Sandy Hook verdict denied
The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a $1.4 billion verdict against Alex Jones for claiming the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax. The decision confirmed compensation for the victims' families. Jones attempted to appeal the decision, arguing that his First Amendment rights were violated, but the court dismissed his argument, with the families' lawyers defending the sanctions as justified. In a separate Texas trial, Jones was ordered to pay $45 mill…

Alex Jones' appeal denied of $1B Sandy Hook verdict
Jones expressed frustration at the decision on his Infowars show Wednesday.

Connecticut Supreme Court declines to hear Alex Jones' appeal of $1B Sandy Hook verdict
The Connecticut Supreme Court has declined to hear conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ appeal in a defamation case that resulted in a $1.4 billion verdict against him for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.
CT Supreme Court declines to hear Alex Jones' appeal of $1B Sandy Hook verdict
The Connecticut Supreme Court has declined to hear conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ appeal in a defamation case that resulted in a $1.4 billion verdict against him for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax. Jones asked the justices to review both the 2022 trial court verdict and a lower appeals court ruling in December that upheld most of the verdict. The Supreme Court turned down his request without explanation Tuesday. A Conn…
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