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Texas court cuts $43M from Infowars' Alex Jones over Sandy Hook lies
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points This decision is related to Jones' statements about the Sandy Hook event. A court has reduced the amount that Alex Jones, founder of Infowars, must pay.
A court has reduced the amount that Alex Jones, founder of Infowars, must pay. The reduction is $43M. This decision is related to Jones' statements about the Sandy Hook event.
Further details about the court's decision are available from the Houston Chronicle. The reduction in the amount Jones must pay is the key point of the decision.
The court's action is a significant development in the case against Jones, who has been found to have spread false information about Sandy Hook. More information can be found through the Houston Chronicle.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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