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Texas appeals court cuts damages Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points He and his company were found liable to parents of a Sandy Hook victim. A judgment against Alex Jones has been upheld, but with changes.
A judgment against Alex Jones has been upheld, but with changes. He and his company were found liable to parents of a Sandy Hook victim.
The amount of punitive damages awarded was sharply reduced. This decision was made by a court on Friday.
Further information about this case is available from the source, including details of the reduced damages and the court's decision to uphold liability.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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