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Court Slashes Award Alex Jones Was Ordered to Pay Sandy Hook Parents

Court Slashes Award Alex Jones Was Ordered to Pay Sandy Hook Parents
New York Times Friday 21 August 2026, 22:05 UTC By Elizabeth Williamson 1 min read
Key Points

For years, Alex Jones spread conspiracy theories that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax perpetrated by the government and the victims’ families.

For years, Alex Jones spread conspiracy theories that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax perpetrated by the government and the victims’ families.
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