Controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered by a Connecticut judge to sell off some of his assets to pay the legal fees of families who are suing him for spreading false claims about the Sandy Hook school shooting.
Jones, who is the host of the far-right radio show “Infowars,” has long been known for promoting conspiracy theories, including the idea that the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, was a hoax. Twenty children and six adults were killed in the tragic incident.
Several families of the victims have filed defamation lawsuits against Jones for his role in spreading false information about the shooting, which they say has led to harassment and death threats against them. In 2019, Jones was found liable for damages in one of the lawsuits and was ordered to pay $100,000 to one of the families.
Now, a judge in Connecticut has ruled that Jones must sell off some of his assets to pay the legal fees of the families who are suing him. The judge cited Jones’ failure to hand over documents and information related to the case as one of the reasons for the decision.
Jones has faced mounting legal challenges in recent years, including lawsuits related to his promotion of conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting, the Parkland school shooting, and the 2020 presidential election. In addition to the defamation lawsuits, Jones is also facing charges of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress in other cases.
Jones has not commented publicly on the judge’s order to sell his assets, but his lawyer has said that they plan to appeal the decision. It remains to be seen how Jones will comply with the ruling and what impact it will have on his future legal battles.
The case of Alex Jones and the Sandy Hook families is a stark reminder of the power and consequences of spreading false information and conspiracy theories. While Jones has built a large following and a media empire based on his controversial beliefs, he is now facing the very real consequences of his actions. The legal battles may continue, but the families of the Sandy Hook victims are one step closer to receiving the justice they deserve.