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InfoWars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to testify to defend himself against claims he must pay the parents of elementary school children killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting for claiming the massacre was a hoax.
Mr Jones is expected to testify on Tuesday. He is on trial in Austin, Texas, which will decide how much he must pay for spreading errors about the school shooting that killed 20 children and six adult employees at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, according to Reuters.
Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, the parents of Jesse Lewis, who was six years old when he was shot dead on December 14, 2012, are seeking up to $150 million in damages from the radio and web host and his company – Free Speech Systems LLC.
A lawyer representing Mr Jones said he had already faced fallout over the claims after he was pushed from the platforms in 2018, losing an audience of millions.
Responding to Jones’ conspiracy theories, Heslin says, “I wish it were true. I wish Jesse was alive. It’s not like that. He’s not here with us.”
He continues: “I learned the observations that it didn’t happen, that Jesse didn’t die, in 2013.”
“When it’s stated that Jesse’s death was faked, it’s an indication that he didn’t exist. He did it. For six and a half years.”
Heslin is in tears and says his appearance in court “reopens wounds that were never closed.”
He adds: “After this test, I hope to put it behind me.”
Oliver O’Connell2 August 2022 15:21
Alex Jones is not in the courtroom
Alex Jones is not in the courtroom. Attorney Wes Ball asks Mr. Heslin how he feels about it.
“It’s disrespectful. I think it is a cowardly act of Alex Jones not to face me here in this courtroom. I’ve been here for a week and a half and for my last testimony, Mr. Alex Jones doesn’t have the guts to face me.”
He continues: “I cannot even begin to describe the last nine and a half years of hell that I have had to endure because of the negligence of Alex Jones and what he chose to sell for his own profit and success.”
Oliver O’ConnellAugust 2, 2022 3:15 p.m
Neil Heslin takes the stand as the trial continues
The court continues and first to take the stand is Neil Heslin, father of Jesse Lewis. This morning’s proceedings are likely to be very emotional.
Mr. Heslin begins by saying: Today is very important to me. It has been a long time. It’s the day I can face Alex Jones and hold him accountable for what he did to me. He tarnished my son’s honor and legacy.”
Oliver O’ConnellAugust 2, 2022 3:10 p.m
Alex Jones’ lawyer apologizes for calling Sandy Hook lawyer a ‘liar’ and giving him the middle finger
A defense lawyer representing far-right conspiracy broadcaster Alex Jones in his legal battle with the families of victims of the Sandy Hook massacre has apologized for his inappropriate behavior in a heated courtroom row where he was seen pointing the middle finger at a plaintiff attorney.
“I apologize for yesterday’s outburst. It was not appropriate,” attorney F Andino Reynal told a Texas court Thursday before jurors were seated in the chamber.
Alex Jones’ lawyer apologizes for flipping the bird at Sandy Hook trial
Alex Jones’ defense barrister, Antino Reynal, gave plaintiff Mark Bunston the middle finger in the courtroom after the judges left.
Oliver O’Connell2 August 2022 15:00
InfoWars parent company files for bankruptcy
The parent company of InfoWars, the far-right media run by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has filed for bankruptcy.
Free Speech Systems LLC filed for bankruptcy on Friday as Mr. Jones, its founder, and the company could face up to $150 million in damages in the lawsuit over the lies Mr. Jones pushed about the elementary school shooting Sandy Hook in 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. .
Gustaf Kilander has the details:
InfoWars parent company files for bankruptcy
“InfoWars heads straight for its long-awaited reckoning”
Oliver O’ConnellAugust 2, 2022 2:30 p.m
Psychiatrist shares heartbreaking aftermath of Sandy Hook shooting during Alex Jones’ defamation trial
The mother of a Sandy Hook school shooting victim sleeps with a gun, a knife and pepper spray near her bed because of the harassment campaign launched by Infowars founder Alex Jones, a psychiatrist testified in his defamation trial Monday.
Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, whose six-year-old son Jesse was murdered along with 19 pupils and six teachers in the 2012 tragedy, live in constant fear of being attacked by Jones’ supporters, coroner Roy Lubit told the court. according to the Associated Press.
Mr. Heslin had shots fired at his home and was arrested on the street. Mrs Lewis was afraid of passing cars and didn’t like turning on the air conditioning in case it masked the sound of an intruder, Dr Lubit said.
“They’re very, very afraid of somebody, some Jones follower trying to kill them,” he said.
Psychiatrist shares aftermath of Sandy Hook shooting in Alex Jones’ defamation trial
“The overwhelming cause of their pain is what Jones is doing,” a psychiatrist said during testimony Monday.
Bevan HarleyAugust 2, 2022 14:08
Alex Jones is expected to testify today at the Sandy Hook trial
After his false claims that the 2012 shooting was faked, Mr. Jones admitted that the massacre was real.
A lawyer representing the parents, who are also due to testify on Tuesday, said Mr Jones would take the stand today, according to Reuters.
The Texas defamation lawsuit is one of numerous cases filed by families of Sandy Hook victims who say they have been harassed by Mr. Jones’ fans after his false claims that the shooting was faked.
The gunman in the shooting, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, used a rifle, a Remington Bushmaster, in the shooting, which ended when he killed himself as police approached.
Alex Jones is expected to testify today at the Sandy Hook trial
InfoWars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to testify to defend himself against claims he must pay the parents of elementary school children killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting for claiming the massacre was a hoax.
Gustaf KilanderAugust 2, 2022 1:53 p.m
