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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones called a "bully" in second trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims

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A Connecticut jury has begun hearing arguments about how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for calling the massacre a hoax.

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  1. Trial set to begin for Alex Jones in Sandy Hook hoax case

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    Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones called a "bully" in second trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trial Set to Begin Tuesday For Alex Jones in Sandy Hook Hoax Case (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A six-member jury with several alternates in Connecticut will begin hearing evidence Tuesday on how much Jones should pay the families, since he already has been found liable for damages to them.

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    Alex Jones' 2nd Sandy Hook defamation trial set to begin in Connecticut (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    After losing one nearly $50 million verdict in Texas, Alex Jones is going on trial again in Connecticut for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Trial set to begin for Alex Jones in Sandy Hook hoax case (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A month after losing one nearly $50 million verdict, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to go on trial a second time for

  4. The Times of Israel

    Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones goes on trial again over false Sandy Hook hoax claims (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Jury to hear evidence and decide how much Infowars host should pay families of massacre victims; he recently lost nearly $50 million verdict; is set to face 3rd trial

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Alex Jones goes on trial for a second time in Sandy Hook hoax case (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A Connecticut jury will determine how much Alex Jones must pay victims' relatives for calling the Sandy Hook massacre a hoax.

  6. CBS News

    Alex Jones set to face second trial in Connecticut over Sandy Hook hoax case (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Jones is set to go on trial a second time for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.

  7. Portland Press Herald

    Second trial set to begin for Infowars’ Alex Jones in Sandy Hook hoax case (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Last month, a Texas jury ordered Jones to pay $49.3 million to the parents of 6-year-old Jesse Lewis, one of 26 students and teachers killed in the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Jones' lawyer has said an appeal is planned.

  8. PBS NewsHour

    Second trial set to begin for Alex Jones in Sandy Hook hoax case (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to go on trial a second time for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax and causing several victims' relatives emotional and psychological harm.

  9. CBS News

    Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones called a "bully" in second trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A Connecticut jury has begun hearing arguments about how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for calling the massacre a hoax.

  10. New York Times

    Alex Jones Could Face Ruinous Damages as Second Sandy Hook Trial Begins (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The trial in Connecticut, just miles from the site of the mass school shooting, will decide how much he must pay the families of eight victims and an F.B.I. agent over his lies about the attack.

  11. WFMZ Allentown

    Alex Jones faces second trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    A Connecticut jury has begun hearing arguments about how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for calling the

  12. New York Times

    Live Updates: Alex Jones to Face Second Sandy Hook Trial (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The trial in Connecticut, just miles from the site of the 2012 school shooting, will decide how much he must pay the families of eight victims and an F.B.I. agent over his lies about the attack.

  13. The Guardian

    Second Sandy Hook defamation trial for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones begins (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Connecticut jury hears arguments in trial to decide how much Jones should pay victims of school shooting he said was hoax

  14. NPR

    A second trial begins for Alex Jones over his Sandy Hook hoax claims (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    A Connecticut jury began hearing arguments in a second trial to decide how much money the conspiracy theorist should pay relatives of victims for spreading a lie that the massacre was a hoax.

  15. KVUE

    Alex Jones trial in Sandy Hook Infowars case underway (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    Tuesday's trial is about a jury determining the penalty, or how much money Jones should pay the Sandy Hook families.

  16. KING 5 Seattle

    Alex Jones faces second trial over Sandy Hook hoax conspiracies (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    Jones was already held liable by a judge because he refused to turn over documents to the families' lawyers. A jury will determine how much he owes.

  17. Towleroad Gay News

  18. Forbes

    Alex Jones Could Owe Parents Of Sandy Hook Victims Millions More—Here’s Why He’s On Trial Again (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Jones could pay more to families in the case in Connecticut, where there is no cap on punitive damages.

  19. Newsweek

    Today's Alex Jones trial explained (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    In August, Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $50 million in damages for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.

  20. Local News 8

    Sandy Hook plaintiffs ask jury to 'send a message' with its decision as Connecticut trial against Alex Jones begins (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    A lawyer representing Sandy Hook families that have sued right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones asked a jury on Tuesday to "send a message" to the public with its decision in a Connecticut trial that will determine how much money the plaintiffs receive.

  21. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Alex Jones to Face Second Trial Concerning Sandy Hook Shooting Hoax Claims (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A Connecticut jury is slated to begin hearing evidence Tuesday in a trial to decide how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for spreading a lie that the massacre was a hoax.

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