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Alex Jones Appeals $1.4 Billion Defamation Judgment

9/10/2025

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Alex Jones has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court over a $1.4 billion judgment for defaming Sandy Hook shooting victims.
He argues that the Connecticut judge issued a default ruling without a trial, causing emotional distress.
A jury initially awarded $964 million, later adding $473 million in punitive damages.
Jones claims no evidence links him to harassment of victims' families.
His lawyers contend that liability cannot be determined solely through default rulings.

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Alex Jones has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court over a $1.4 billion judgment for defaming Sandy Hook shooting victims.
He argues that the Connecticut judge issued a default ruling without a trial, causing emotional distress.
A jury initially awarded $964 million, later adding $473 million in punitive damages.
Jones claims no evidence links him to harassment of victims' families.
His lawyers contend that liability cannot be determined solely through default rulings.