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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dave Collins

Alex Jones seeks new trial after $1B Sandy Hook verdict

Hearst Connecticut Media

The families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre want a Connecticut judge to impose “the highest possible punitive damages” for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones following a jury’s recommendation that he pay nearly $1bn.

They argue that additional damages are warranted on top of a nearly $965m jury award for compensatory damages because Jones also broke a state law barring the sale of products using false statements.

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