A Houston bankruptcy judge has made a ruling that will allow the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to continue broadcasting on Infowars, despite ordering the liquidation and sale of his personal assets to pay the Sandy Hook families. The families are seeking $1.4 billion in defamation damages from Mr. Jones.
The decision, which was made on Friday, has sparked mixed reactions among the Sandy Hook families. Those who sued Mr. Jones in Texas support the ruling as it will potentially allow them to receive more damages from the Infowars income, while those who sued him in Connecticut preferred settling for less money and shutting down his business.
Mr. Jones is currently appealing the judgments against him, a process that is expected to be lengthy. Court filings estimate his personal assets to be valued at less than $5 million, which is significantly lower than the $1.4 billion awarded to the families.
The tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., which claimed the lives of 20 children and six educators, occurred nearly twelve years ago. The legal battle between the families and Alex Jones has been ongoing since then.
The judge’s ruling allows Mr. Jones to continue operating Infowars while the families pursue their defamation damages. Despite the decision, the families remain divided on the outcome and the best course of action moving forward.
As the legal process continues, it is unclear how much each plaintiff will receive in damages, as significant bankruptcy-related costs will need to be covered first. The fight for justice for the Sandy Hook families is far from over, and the impact of this ruling on the future of Infowars remains to be seen.