Alex Jones Verdict: $965 Million
But will the plaintiffs ever receive a dime? See what Jones has to say...
Today in a Connecticut courtroom, the defamation trial against Alex Jones reached a verdict:
Sandy Hook plaintiffs were awarded nearly $1 billion in damages for Jones’ defamatory statements.
Watch as each plaintiff hears the verdict and how much they individually will receive in damages:
Jones was not in the courtroom today (as the video thumbnail makes it appear.)
Jones was in his studio - on air - as the verdict was read.
Here is a clip:
You can see a longer video where Jones is in studio listening to the live stream of the verdict and is reacting to each dollar amount awarded to the plaintiffs.
Here is a breakdown of how much the jury awarded each plaintiff:
Robert Parker, father of 6-year-old Emilie Parker: $120,000,000
William Sherlach, husband of 56-year-old school employee Mary Sherlach: $36,000,000
David Wheeler, father of 6-year-old Ben Wheeler: $55,000,000
Francine Wheeler, mother of 6-year-old Ben Wheeler: $54,000,000
Jacqueline Barden, mother of 7-year-old Daniel Barden: $28,800,000
Mark Barden, father of 7-year-old Daniel Barden: $57,600,000
Nicole Hockley, mother of 6-year-old Dylan Hockley: $73,600,000
Ian Hockley, father of 6-year-old Dylan Hockley: $81,600,000
Jennifer Hensel, for the estate of Jeremy Richman and father who died by suicide of 6-year-old Avielle Richman: $52,000,000
Donna Soto, mother of teacher Victoria Soto: $48,000,000
Carlee Soto-Parisi, sister of teacher Victoria Soto: $66,000,000
Carlos Matthew Soto, brother of teacher Victoria Soto: $57,600,000
Jillian Soto-Marino, sister of teacher Victoria Soto: $68,800,000
William Aldenberg, FBI agent and first responder: $90,000,000
Erica Lafferty/trustee Richard M. Coan, daughter of school principal Dawn Hochsprung: $76,000,000