The Associated Press reports:
Testimony is set to begin Tuesday in a Texas lawsuit to decide how much Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook Elementary School parents for falsely telling his audience that the deadliest classroom shooting in U.S. history was a hoax.
Jones arrived at the courthouse wearing a piece of silver tape over his mouth with the message “Save the 1st” printed on it — a reference to the First Amendment right to free speech. He removed it before entering the courtroom.
The lawsuits do not ask jurors to award a specific dollar amount against Jones. But in questioning the jury pool on Monday, attorneys for the families suggested they could seek $150 million or more in compensatory and punitive damages.
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In opening statements of Alex Jones defamation damages trial, plaintiffs tell jury they’ll be asking for $150 million total in compensation for parents and punitive damages
— Jim Vertuno (@JimVertuno) July 26, 2022
A Texas jury will hear the first testimony in a civil lawsuit to decide how much Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook Elementary School parents. https://t.co/ac3XSMlW0W
— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) July 26, 2022
(2/X) Alex Jones addresses media during a mid-morning break. Parents of 6-year-old Jesse Lewis will be asking jurors to award $150 million for damage to reputation and emotional distress. pic.twitter.com/6k7hmh9bV9
— Briana Sanchez (@brie_san11) July 26, 2022
@gotobedjordan is live tweeting the Alex Jones gets his comeuppance trial. The prosecution are asking for $150 million! https://t.co/Ck1hwVp4Tc
— johnnyCiucci (@JohnnyCiucci) July 26, 2022