Connecticut Appellate Court Upholds $965 Million Verdict Against Alex Jones

The Connecticut Appellate Court has affirmed a record $965 million verdict against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for defaming Sandy Hook victims' families.

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The Connecticut Appellate Court has unanimously upheld a $965 million verdict against Alex Jones, citing evidence of traumatic harassment endured by Sandy Hook victims' families due to his conspiracy claims. The ruling is a significant affirmation of the jury's decision from 2022, marking it as the largest in Connecticut history, while vacating $150 million awarded under an unfair trade practices claim. Jones now faces total liabilities reaching $1.2 billion and has plans to appeal the decision to the Connecticut Supreme Court.

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