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Jones’ Punitive Damages Cut in Texas | Texas News
A Texas appeals court trimmed Alex Jones’ punitive damages from over $45 million to $1.5 million, capping harassment-related awards at $750,000 per plaintiff—but left intact more than $4.1 million in compensatory damages. Jones, who hasn’t paid a dime, calls it a free speech victory and plans to appeal. The ruling doesn’t affect his separate $1.25 billion judgment in Connecticut. Sandy Hook families, still reeling from years of threats and harassment fueled by Jones’ false claims, continue to seek justice. Jones’ bankruptcy proceedings and The Onion’s stalled bid to acquire his media assets…
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