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rurallib

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14. Thanks to you and the others who have expanded my very limited understanding

Thu Aug 4, 2022, 06:02 PM

Aug 2022

of the court system in this matter. I still have hope he will get what he so justly deserves through punitive damages, perjury trials or his involvement in January 6th.

But to be honest, seeing him get kicked in the balls a few times on live tv would be quite satisfying.

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Jury finds Alex Jones caused $4 million in damages to two Sandy Hook parents [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 OP

$$$$$ bill Aug 2022 #1

I am hoping they will get a far greater amount for punitive n/t Bev54 Aug 2022 #23

To be realistic ... cannabis_flower Aug 2022 #58

Lying mother fucker got off easy. rurallib Aug 2022 #2

punitve damages still to be determined. 4 million is for actual cost of damage, I believe. nt wiggs Aug 2022 #3

Yes he did. That's less than 3% of the requested amount. LonePirate Aug 2022 #5

The punitive damages will be higher. Its not over yet. vsrazdem Aug 2022 #7

I hope they can fully bankrupt him. rurallib Aug 2022 #8

That's for one family muriel_volestrangler Aug 2022 #10

That's the only reason... appmanga Aug 2022 #46

Compensatory damages are not intended to send a message. Ms. Toad Aug 2022 #11

Thanks to you and the others who have expanded my very limited understanding rurallib Aug 2022 #14

Yes, thank you @Ms. Toad for this clarifying info - very helpful for us lay people. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2022 #28

Yes thank you for explaining! I so appreciate it. I hope fierywoman Aug 2022 #44

totally agree. Evolve Dammit Aug 2022 #20

Betting he's going to sue his lawyers. live love laugh Aug 2022 #25

If he does they had better ask for a big, fat retainer. Demobrat Aug 2022 #33

Remember, there is still the punitive damages, which are usually 4X... SKKY Aug 2022 #47

there will be a second trial for punitive damages moonshinegnomie Aug 2022 #4

I hope punitive damages bankrupt the p.o.s. Marthe48 Aug 2022 #6

+1000. He ought to lose every fucking penny he has. (nt) Paladin Aug 2022 #9

And every penny he might make in the future. nt csziggy Aug 2022 #59

Where's his jail time??? Gamecock Lefty Aug 2022 #12

That isn't a possible outcome in a civil case. nt Gore1FL Aug 2022 #16

Can he get jail time for lying about not having the relevant text messages? deurbano Aug 2022 #18

Yes, but that would have to be a seperate trial. Angleae Aug 2022 #30

so would perjury be a separate case? Evolve Dammit Aug 2022 #21

He'd have to be prosecuted for that. Gore1FL Aug 2022 #48

thanks; any idea of sentencing guidelines? Evolve Dammit Aug 2022 #55

I have none at all, sorry. Gore1FL Aug 2022 #56

thanks Evolve Dammit Aug 2022 #57

This is a civil trial BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #19

Is it just me or did that whole text/attorney client privilege crap SouthernDem4ever Aug 2022 #49

If it was BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #53

In regards to punitive versus compensatory damages, Torchlight Aug 2022 #13

Thanks, and thanks to others for clearing up the compensatory and punitive damages distinction. ancianita Aug 2022 #17

now , i hope the court goes after physical hard assets . AllaN01Bear Aug 2022 #15

Sorry it's so LOW! Cha Aug 2022 #22

Here's an explanation regarding the "punitive cap" on punitive damages: Novara Aug 2022 #24

now that is just for 2 sets of parents .... and I think the all the other parents will now sue and Botany Aug 2022 #26

Does he have that kind of money? sarge43 Aug 2022 #27

Oh he has it BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #29

There have been conflicting speculations about that DFW Aug 2022 #31

Actually if he had it BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #34

The BBC says Jones' companies make $800,000 a day selling crap to survivalist Qnuts. LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #40

There are other lawsuits Jarqui Aug 2022 #32

I'd like to know how they came to this amount slightlv Aug 2022 #35

New York Times reporting: LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #43

$4M is peanuts for a guy who made up to $800k A DAY pushing these vile lies. SunSeeker Aug 2022 #36

This was just for parents of 2 families (not the rest of them who can sue) - PLUS from CNN-- BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #38

Well, if Neil and Scarlett are "thrilled with the result," that makes me feel a little better. SunSeeker Aug 2022 #39

There's a post upthread about 4 other lawsuits BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #41

Ugh. Not enough. Sky Jewels Aug 2022 #37

This is for just the 2 families that sued. BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #42

I became concerned when I heard some of the jurors' questions thucythucy Aug 2022 #45

I'm glad he got nailed EndlessWire Aug 2022 #50

I hope the other families can sue and collect. NH Ethylene Aug 2022 #51

I bet Jones will refuse to pay it. Kablooie Aug 2022 #52

Good. Not enough but a decent start Withywindle Aug 2022 #54