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submitted 1 week ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

After a frustrating and futile three years in federal bankruptcy court, the Sandy Hook families who sued Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones for defamation thought they were finally getting closer to collecting the $1.3 billion that he owes them.

But as a hearing in federal bankruptcy court in Texas got underway on Thursday, things seemed to be going the other way, with all parties showing signs of exasperation, including the judge.

"This case has been pending since 2022, folks. It just needs to end," said U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Lopez. The more the case drags on, he added, the more money from Jones' estate will be going toward paying the lawyers, leaving less for the families.

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[-] ReanuKeeves@lemm.ee 91 points 1 week ago

I see why lawyers in America make a lot more than other countries, the whole system is designed to suck both sides dry

[-] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 43 points 1 week ago

And they're the ones that designed it that way.

[-] TomSelleck@lemm.ee 63 points 1 week ago

I don’t think all of these parents are in it for the money. I’m sure some of them just want him bankrupted, no matter how long it takes. Who cares if it goes to lawyers, as long as Jones doesn’t get to keep a dime?

[-] billiam0202@lemmy.world 44 points 1 week ago

It's not really about the money.

There's no amount of money that will make Jones stop. He to this day still shit talks the families and victims of Sandy Hook. That's why they want him bankrupted and InfoWars shut down- not to have his money, but because as long as he has a public platform, he'll never stop.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago

I don’t think all of these parents are in it for the money. I’m sure some of them just want him bankrupted, no matter how long it takes.

They are in abundant company.

[-] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 26 points 1 week ago

I'm sure this guy is still living the good life as well. There's no way he is struggling at all and that's the part i hate the most. Our system sucks so much...

[-] MyOpinion@lemmy.today 25 points 1 week ago

And that piece of shit continues to broadcast his lies.

[-] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 22 points 1 week ago

I really wish there was justice. He would never be comfortable again if there was.

[-] chebur54@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

You mean no false flags created by so called "heroes" that serve to uncle Sam? I don't defend Jones at all, but whole story is quite unclear and I do have my own reasons not to believe "official" story and the criminal organization (aka "your government"). #jonesplantation #barnumworld

[-] blazeknave@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Children died. You're trash.

[-] chebur54@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Blame the largest criminal organization (the government you voted for), not me. Again, I'm not from the area and don't know anyone personally there so I don't have neither proof of dead nor alive children.

[-] sheetzoos@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

So your logic is that if you haven't personally seen/experienced something then it might not be real. There are countless countries you've never visited, countless people you've never met, and countless things you never learned. You're wasting your own time and everyone elses talking about the shit you don't know.

Also, if you're stupid enough to think school shootings in America are "fake" then you have a severe learning disability.

[-] blazeknave@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Blame my government for you being disrespectful trash? Wtf does that even mean. Are you a bot?

[-] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Seek mental health, seriously

[-] chebur54@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Thanks doctor. Keep on going to the closet with a shower curtain to vote harder for a blue elephant or red donkey and believe in a change. And please don't forget about you annual/monthly/weekly boosters or other lethal injection to keep grandmas alive. And please keep on scanning your face everywhere you asked (stores/airports/apps) so that the kings can validate your identity. Just trust the plan that has been created for you. LOL.

[-] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Keep sucking on the teat of full blown psychosis

[-] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 15 points 1 week ago

I guess it's very profitable to be a lawyer for a guilty man.

[-] d00phy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

This is why Trump has the reputation he has for not paying people.

[-] Mustakrakish@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago

He should just be in fucking jail

[-] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago

Listen to this judge bitching about how long this is taking, when it's HIS JOB to manage the case. If it's not going right, it's directly his fault. Force the defendant to pay up by a certain date, or hold him, and his lawyers, in contempt, while the court directs the final disposal of his assets as they sit in jail.

[-] valkyrieangela 10 points 1 week ago

This judge appears corrupt and/or incompetent from the outside. The only reason there are so many delays is because they've been wishy washy about how Jones' bankruptcy is dealt with. This is stupid.

[-] Yerbouti@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Jail that bitch so he finally stfu forever.

[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago

remember MTG also participated in stalking and harassing the victims too, in '22 or'23

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