In a dramatic turn of events, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who filed for personal bankruptcy a year ago, has proposed a settlement to the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims. Jones was previously ordered to pay over a billion dollars in damages to the families for defamation when he falsely claimed the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting was a hoax.
This is reportedly the first occasion where Jones has outlined the manner in which he believes he should be held accountable for the lies he perpetuated. Jones’s proposal includes guaranteeing the Sandy Hook families $5.5 million annually for the next ten years. The families could potentially secure more than this sum, depending on the variation in Jones's income.
