Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal in Sandy Hook defamation case
Jones had argued a judge was wrong to find him liable for defamation and infliction of emotional distress without holding a trial on the merits.
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Jones had argued a judge was wrong to find him liable for defamation and infliction of emotional distress without holding a trial on the merits.
The judge criticized the auction process as flawed and said the outcome "left a lot of money on the table" for Sandy Hook families.
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
A federal judge ruled that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must sell off nearly all of his personal assets to start repaying the families of victims of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has reaction from the Sandy Hook families.
Lawyers for the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School filed an emergency motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston to liquidate Alex Jones' media company.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' latest bankruptcy plan would pay Sandy Hook families a fraction of the $1.5 billion awarded in lawsuits against him for calling the 2012 school shooting a hoax.
Bankrupt conspiracy theorist Alex Jones wants to settle his lawsuits with Sandy Hook parents for a fraction of what he owes. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/48DG7Wr
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Jones has laughed at the judgements on his Infowars show, saying he has less than $2 million to his name and won't be able to pay such high amounts.
Jones faces nearly $1.5 billion in court judgments over conspiracy theories he spread about the Sandy Hook school massacre.
Jones repeatedly told his millions of followers the massacre that killed 20 first graders and six educators was staged by "crisis actors."
The conspiracy theorist has asked a judge to throw out the verdict and order a new trial in a lawsuit by Sandy Hook families.
The conspiracy theorist will have to pay $965 million for tormenting the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The Connecticut jury found Jones liable for a total of $965 million, with amounts reaching as high as $120 million for a single person.
Family members of some of the victims were in the courtroom in Waterbury, Connecticut on Wednesday, when the decision was revealed. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Alex Jones was ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in a defamation case for promoting the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre was a hoax. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Scarlett Lewis, whose 6-year-old son Jesse was among those killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, says she has forgiven online conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for his repeated claims that the fatal mass shooting was "staged" — but still wanted to hold him accountable. Elaine Quijano reports.
Scarlett Lewis, the mother of a Sandy Hook shooting victim joins "CBS Mornings."
On Friday a jury in Texas decided to punish Alex Jones for his on-air rants claiming that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about Jones' continuing legal problems.
The far-right broadcaster and conspiracy theorist had called the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting "a hoax."
A Texas jury has ordered Alex Jones to pay $49.3 million in total damages to the parents of a first grader killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary massacre.
The conspiracy theorist and far-right broadcaster had earlier been found liable for defamation in a rare default judgment.
A Texas jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay the parents of one of the victims of the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre, more than $4 million.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones testified Wednesday that he understands it was irresponsible to call the Sandy Hook shooting a hoax.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school.
A Yorktown, New York, native was shot and killed while out with friends in Chicago, leaving her hometown community in mourning.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A Molotov cocktail mystery is under investigation on Staten Island after three devices were hurled at a home in New Dorp. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, it was a stroke of luck for the homeowner that the explosives didn't start a fire.
The MTA announced it's ordering a record number of new subway cars.
New York City Mayor Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to mental health-related 911 calls, but it's a pared down version of his campaign promise to create a Department of Community Safety with a robust budget. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains.
Israel says it will hold off striking a key Iranian natural gas field as the war rattles energy markets and oil prices climbed again Thursday. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
Crews spent hours battling a fire that started at a Brooklyn restaurant Thursday.
