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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 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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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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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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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.

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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.

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September 13, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Calls 2 Sidebars, Briefly Dismisses Jurors, During First Day of Alex Jones Trial

"It makes me angry because I'm not a liar," witness Carlee Soto Parisi testified to regarding accusations she was an government actor hired to fake the mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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September 13, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Some of These People Are Deranged': In Alex Jones Trial, FBI Agent Testifies About Threats

FBI Agent William Aldenberg said that for months one man called his extension at his office to leave "violent and threatening messages," accusing him of being an actor.

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September 13, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'The Haters Want Him Silenced': Norm Pattis Gives 'Improper' Opening in Alex Jones Trial

Pattis said this trial is only about damages, and following the law and instructions of the court.

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September 13, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

BREAKING: A Judge Just Sanctioned 'Stunningly Cavalier' Alex Jones

"This stunningly cavalier attitude with respect to your discovery obligations is what led to the default in the first place," Judge Barbara Bellis said.

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September 12, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Gun Owners Are Sick and Tired': SCOTUS Ruling Provides Ammo for Suits Across Country

"As to why—it's simple," said Chris Stone, spokesman for the National Foundation for Gun Rights. "States have been ignoring the Second Amendment and the Heller and McDonald decisions for far too long."

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