Summary
The Supreme Court refused Alex Jones' appeal, upholding a $1.4 billion judgment against him for calling the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. This decision means Jones remains liable for defamation and emotional distress claims from the victims' families without a new trial.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court did not hear Alex Jones' appeal about the 2012 Sandy Hook incident.
- The judgment against Jones totals $1.4 billion for saying the shooting was a hoax.
- The Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut resulted in 26 deaths, including 20 children.
- Jones was found liable for defamation and emotional distress without a trial.
- In addition to the $964 million jury verdict, the judge added $473 million in punitive damages.
- Jones has declared bankruptcy, making it unlikely he can pay the full amount.
- The Onion tried to buy Infowars' assets, but a judge dismissed the auction due to process issues.
- Jones is appealing other judgments, including a $49 million defamation case in Texas.
