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  • The Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones's appeal and left intact the $1.4 billion judgment for describing Sandy Hook as a hoax, upholding accountability for false statements about a tragedy.
  • Public figures may face heavy liability for false statements about real tragedies, as the court upheld the Sandy Hook damages despite Jones's defamation arguments.
  • Jones argued he deserved a trial on defamation, but the Court did not overturn the lower court's finding of liability and emotional distress.

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Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment

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