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Defamation
Infowars founder Alex Jones takes the witness stand to testify

Judge Rejects Sale of Infowars to The Onion in Dispute Over Bankruptcy Auction

The decision by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez of Houston to not approve the sale means Jones can stay at his Infowars headquarters in Austin, Texas.

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Infowars founder Alex Jones takes the witness stand to testify

Connecticut Court Upholds $965 Million Verdict Against Alex Jones in Sandy Hook

The court cited the “traumatic threats and harassment” the families endured “stemming from the lies ... that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.”

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Federal Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News for Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory

The network said it "is pleased with these back-to-back decisions from federal courts preserving the press freedoms of the First Amendment."

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Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson speaks following results on Election Day during the 2024 U.S. presidential election

CNN Wants North Carolina Lt. Governor’s Defamation Lawsuit Thrown Out

The network says Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson presented no evidence that the network believed its story was false or aired it recklessly.

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Attorney Mark Bankston questions Alex Jones on the stand during his trial.

Company Affiliated With Alex Jones Seeks To Disqualify Onion’s Infowars Auction Bid

A lawyer for the company claimed that the bankruptcy trustee overseeing the auction improperly colluded with The Onion and families of victims.

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Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani departs defamation lawsuit at the District Courthouse in Washington

Georgia Election Workers Seeking More Penalties Against Rudy Giuliani

Attorneys argued that Giuliani has “brazenly” violated a signed agreement to stop repeating the falsehoods, which he allegedly did during two of his nightly shows.

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Alex Jones faces second defamation trial over Sandy Hook claims in Connecticut

What Happens Next in The Onion’s Effort To Buy Alex Jones’ Infowars

The judge said he had concerns about the auction process and transparency. Both sides are expected to present evidence at this week’s hearing.

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Judge Sets April Trial Date for Sarah Palin’s Libel Claim Against The New York Times

The lawsuit by the onetime Republican vice presidential candidate and ex-governor of Alaska stemmed from a 2017 Times’ editorial.

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