I'm Scottish, not American. But I fear for our future as free societies. Unless we can bring to account those who distort the truth and make a profit out of misery. Jones, Trump, Farage. They all spread filth from the same well of poison. Peter
I just find it hilarious that, out of all the Jan. 6th fuckers who wiped their phones of data, this panoid schmuck - the loudest guy in the room when it comes to screaming about deep-state paranoia and the Gummint' watching his every move - is the one who hadn't done a single thing to hide his information.
Someday, I hope he's found peniless and dirty as a samsquanch on skid row.
I really love the results from this. Unfortunately I don't think it will stop people from abusing the 1st amendment. Sure there was the moment where Alex Jones admitted the shootings happen and it was a good moment for the families. However, let's be honest, this is a demented person trying to avoid paying these families as little as possible. He will say or do anything to protect as much of his money as he can. At the end of the day, he won't learn his lesson, his message won't change, his base and others will still believe his shit and nothing will change. As long as companies are able to advertise opinion as news nothing will change.
Unfortunately, I don't think the plaintiffs will see much of that judgment. I don't fee Jones is liquid to the tune of 43 million. He will indeed go bankrupt on the judgment but the good news is that'll be a torturous process which will totally wipe him out.