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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Sharp

Alex Jones’ trial over Sandy Hook defamation case is put on pause after filing for bankruptcy

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A judge in Texas has delayed Alex Jones’ trial in his Sandy Hook defamation case after the far-right conspiracy theorist filed for bankruptcy last week.

Jury selection was scheduled to begin in Austin on Monday for a lawsuit brought by families of victims of the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School where 26 people – including 20 young children – were murdered.

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