Bankruptcy Protection , Does Not Apply to Alex Jones Paying , Sandy Hook Families, Judge Rules.
ABC reports that a judge has ruled that bankruptcy protection cannot shield Alex Jones from paying over $1.1 billion to Sandy Hook families.
The Infowars host was sued over his conspiracy theories, publicly calling the Sandy Hook school massacre a hoax.
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Last year, Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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ABC reports that recent financial documents place his personal net worth at an estimated $14 million.
According to U.S. District Judge Christopher Lopez of Houston, bankruptcy protections do not apply to findings of “willful and malicious” conduct.
According to U.S. District Judge Christopher Lopez of Houston, bankruptcy protections do not apply to findings of “willful and malicious” conduct.
The families are pleased with the Court’s ruling that Jones’ malicious conduct will find no safe harbor in the bankruptcy court, Christopher Mattei, a Connecticut lawyer for the families, via ABC.
As a result, Jones will continue to be accountable for his actions into the future regardless of his claimed bankruptcy, Christopher Mattei, a Connecticut lawyer for the families, via ABC.
Last year, families of Sandy Hook won almost $1.5 billion in judgments against Jones over his false theory that the school shooting never happened.
Last year, families of Sandy Hook won almost $1.5 billion in judgments against Jones over his false theory that the school shooting never happened.
ABC reports that Jones' personal spending, revealed in his bankruptcy filing, has struck a nerve with Sandy Hook families who have yet to collect any money.
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ABC reports that Jones' personal spending, revealed in his bankruptcy filing, has struck a nerve with Sandy Hook families who have yet to collect any money.
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According to those financial reports, in July alone, Jones' personal spending exceeded $93,000, including thousands of dollars spent on entertainment and meals.
According to those financial reports, in July alone, Jones' personal spending exceeded $93,000, including thousands of dollars spent on entertainment and meals
