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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax, leaving the verdict in place and allowing efforts to enforce the judgment to proceed.
The US Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones's appeal to avoid paying nearly $1.5 billion in damages for defamation related to his claims that the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax, upholding the lower court's decision and allowing the Sandy Hook families to pursue enforcement of the judgment.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion judgment awarded to Sandy Hook victims' families, who sued him for spreading false conspiracy theories about the 2012 massacre. Jones had argued that the verdict threatened free speech, but the court's decision upholds the lower court rulings, and Jones and his company have filed for bankruptcy to manage the damages.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones's appeal against a $1.4 billion damages ruling related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, and also declined to hear several other high-profile cases, including those involving education policies, child trafficking, stem cell regulations, and immigration law.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, leaving the hefty verdict in place. Jones had argued procedural issues, but the Court did not comment or seek responses from victims' families. Jones has filed for bankruptcy and is appealing other related judgments, with efforts to liquidate his assets to satisfy the damages.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, leaving the hefty damages in place and highlighting ongoing legal and financial struggles for Jones.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' last attempt to block a nearly $1.5 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, affirming the ongoing legal and financial consequences for Jones and his platform, Infowars.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Alex Jones' appeal to overturn a $1.4 billion libel judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre, leaving the damages order in place and highlighting ongoing legal and financial pressures on Jones.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, leaving the verdict in place. Jones had argued procedural issues, but the Court did not comment or seek responses from victims' families. Jones faces ongoing legal and bankruptcy proceedings to address the substantial damages awarded to Sandy Hook victims' families.
Alex Jones has petitioned the Supreme Court to halt a $1.5 billion judgment against him for defamation related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, arguing that the enforcement of this large sum should be paused while his appeal is considered, amid ongoing legal and bankruptcy proceedings.
A Texas court ordered the liquidation of Infowars assets to pay over $1.4 billion in damages awarded to Sandy Hook families, marking a significant step in holding Alex Jones accountable for his false claims about the 2012 shooting.
A Texas court has ordered the sale of Alex Jones's Infowars to pay over $1 billion in damages to Sandy Hook victims' families, with a court-appointed receiver managing the assets. The sale process was previously halted, and the families are seeking accountability for Jones's defamation claims. The Onion had plans to revive its bid for Infowars, but the outcome remains uncertain.
A Texas court has ordered Infowars' assets to be turned over to a receiver to pay the families of Sandy Hook victims, following a $1.3 billion defamation verdict against Alex Jones, potentially ending his control over the brand and show.
A Texas bankruptcy judge has rejected The Onion's $1.75 million bid to purchase InfoWars, owned by Alex Jones, in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy auction. The decision followed a dispute with a higher $3.5 million bid from a Jones-affiliated company, which argued the process was biased. The Onion's bid, supported by Sandy Hook families owed damages by Jones, was deemed insufficient by the judge, who instructed a reassessment of the auction process. The Onion expressed disappointment and plans to continue pursuing the acquisition.
A Texas bankruptcy judge has blocked The Onion's acquisition of InfoWars, citing issues with the sealed bidding process that did not maximize returns for creditors. The Onion had bid $7 million, partly funded by money awarded to Sandy Hook families from their lawsuit against InfoWars founder Alex Jones. Despite the setback, The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, plans to continue pursuing the acquisition to transform InfoWars into a platform for humor.