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Emily Cousins

Emily Cousins

I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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4 minute read

September 19, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Wrong Side of the Law: Ex-Attorney Sentenced to 45 Months in Federal Prison

"In order to conceal the fraud and to create the appearance that it was a legitimate investment, Pagani wired false interest payments to the victim," a news release from the Department of Justice stated.

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2 minute read

September 16, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Alex Jones' Lawyer Norm Pattis Interrupts Judge, Tells Her 'We Might Win'

"Listen to the question and answer the question that's asked, not the question you want to answer," Judge Barbara Bellis instructed witness Brittany Paz, corporate representative of Alex Jones' company Free Speech Systems.

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4 minute read

September 16, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Appellate Court Reverses Over Flawed Jury Instructions in Slip-and-Fall Case

The appellate court agreed that the storm doctrine was irrelevant.

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2 minute read

September 15, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

There's a Lot of Talk About Google Analytics at the Alex Jones Trial: Here's Why

On the first day of the trial, Judge Barbara Bellis sanctioned the defendants for not producing the Google Analytics that the plaintiffs requested.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 14, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$37,000 to Testify: Lawyer Takes Stand on Day 2 of Alex Jones Trial

"The only way that you were able to become informed about Infowars was based on information Alex Jones provided to you?" plaintiffs counsel Christopher Mattei asked.

By Emily Cousins

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