Hook

Texas Judge Orders Sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to Satisfy $1 Billion Sandy Hook Judgments—Potential Shutdown Looms

by

AUSTIN, Texas — A state judge has appointed a receiver to take control of Alex Jones’ Infowars assets as part of a court order aimed at satisfying over $1 billion in legal judgments owed to families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. The ruling, issued by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble on Wednesday, could soon lead to Jones losing access to his studio, impacting his broadcasting operations. The order has reignited interest from The Onion, a satirical publication, which expressed intentions to acquire Infowars and transform it into a parody platform. Ben Collins, The Onion’s … Read more

Texas Court Paves the Way for New Ownership of Infowars as Alex Jones Faces Accountability for Sandy Hook Defamation

by

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas judge has ruled that Infowars, the far-right media platform owned by Alex Jones, may be sold to help settle the substantial debt he owes to victims’ families from the Sandy Hook shooting. This decision comes after years of legal battles related to defamation claims against Jones, who has been accused of perpetuating conspiracy theories surrounding the tragic event. In a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ordered that Free Speech Systems, the parent company of Infowars, be handed over to a court-appointed receiver. This receiver will oversee the sale … Read more

Legal Expert Clarifies Exemptions in New Illicit Enrichment Legislation: Who’s Not on the Hook?

by

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Amid the ongoing anti-corruption reforms in Kyrgyzstan, the State Committee for National Security’s legal counsel recently clarified which groups would not fall under the new illicit enrichment law designed to clamp down on corruption among public officials. This law, part of a broader effort to clean up government operations, has sparked wide interest and speculation about its scope and implications. The newly implemented legislation is rigorous in its approach, targeting individuals who cannot logically explain the sources of their wealth relative to their lawful income. However, specific exemptions have been made: retired … Read more

Appeals Court Reduces Sandy Hook Families’ Award by $150 Million in Alex Jones Defamation Case

by

Hartford, CT — In a significant legal decision, the Connecticut Appellate Court has reduced a landmark jury verdict from $1.4 billion to $1.25 billion in a defamation case against Alex Jones, a right-wing broadcaster known for promoting conspiracy theories. The case was brought by the families of victims from the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, following Jones’ false claims that the tragedy was staged. The reduction came after the court dismissed Jones’ challenge to the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) which originally contributed $150 million to the total damages. Jones had argued that … Read more