URGENT: Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones' Appeal in Sandy Hook Defamation Case

BREAKING: Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones' Appeal in Sandy Hook Defamation Case The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, leaving intact a $1.4 billion judgment against him for his claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. Jones had argued that a judge was wrong to find him liable for defamation and infliction of emotional distress without holding a trial on the merits of allegations lodged by relatives of victims of the shooting, which killed 20 first graders and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut. The Supreme Court's decision is a significant blow to Jones, who had been ordered to pay $1.4 billion in damages to the families of eight victims and an FBI agent who responded to the shooting. This rejection comes after a lengthy court battle, with Jones' Infowars host repeatedly making claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was staged by crisis actors. The judgment against him was handed down in August 2022. The Supreme Court's decision not to hear Jones' appeal means that the $1.4 billion judgment will stand. It is unclear what steps Jones may take next, but it is likely that he will continue to face financial and reputational consequences for his actions. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*