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55. thanks; any idea of sentencing guidelines?

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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