Texas Court Cuts Jones’ Punitive Damages | Amarillo News

A Texas appeals court slashed Alex Jones’ $50 million Sandy Hook verdict, cutting punitive damages from $45 million to $1.5 million due to state caps and insufficient evidence — while upholding $4.1 million in compensatory damages for grieving parents. The ruling doesn’t affect his separate $1.25 billion judgment in Connecticut, where victims’ families still await payment. Jones, now navigating bankruptcy, continues broadcasting defiantly, claiming the decision protects free speech and plans to appeal. His legal team argues constitutional grounds, while Sandy Hook attorneys say the Texas case has no bearing on their Connecticut proceedings. Meanwhile, The Onion’s failed bid to acquire Jones’ media assets remains stalled after a federal judge overturned the auction over procedural flaws. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d3e1b284e15ff6f