Emily Cousins

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October 05, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Alex Jones Boycotts Penalty Proceedings as Plaintiffs Wrap Up Testimony

A prior appearance by Jones in the witness chair quickly became chaotic, descending into a shouting match.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 30, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

State Faces Second Challenge to Assault Weapons Ban

'We will not allow weapons of war back into our schools, our houses of worship, our grocery stores, and our communities,' Attorney General Tong said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 29, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawsuit Filed After Man Breaks Neck When Police Transport Van Makes Abrupt Stop

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the lawsuit during a press conference.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

September 29, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'He Had So Much Venom': Plaintiff Named on Alex Jones' Infowars Show Takes the Stand

Far-right conspiracy theorist and Infowars host Alex Jones spent years calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre a hoax, and referred to the…

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

September 27, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Telling Me to Slit My Wrists': Parents Testify About Backlash From 'Truthers'

"That's the man who attacked me at my sister's 5K," Jillian Soto-Mariano said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

September 26, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'He Obviously Doesn't Care About Antagonizing the Judge': Barbara Bellis' Challenge

"This tornado simply can't seem to control himself," one ethics expert said about defendant Alex Jones, who called Connecticut Judge Barbara Bellis a tyrant.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

September 23, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Defense Waives Right to Examine Alex Jones but Jury Will Likely Hear From Him Again

"We think that this will streamline the proceeding and lower the temperature level and help the jury to focus on what it needs to decide," Pattis said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 22, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Alex Jones Testimony Roils Connecticut Courtroom

The jury was dismissed and invited back multiple times throughout the day due to legal disagreements on the correct line of questioning.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

September 22, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Former Infowars Employee Says Alex Jones Harmed Plaintiffs, Judge Threatens Contempt Hearing

Family members of the children and teachers killed further allege that Jones profited from his lies, while they were berated, stalked and threatened by his listeners.

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

September 20, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'This Judge Is a Tyrant': Alex Jones Takes Aim—Again—at Judge Barbara Bellis

"I may be Alex Jones' lawyer, but I'm still an officer of the court, and I think I understand the rules," attorney Norm Pattis told the judge. "This isn't my first rodeo."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

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