The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld Bellis' ruling last year. The families said they have been subjected to harassment and death threats from Jones’ followers because of the hoax conspiracy. Jones, whose show is based in Austin, Texas, has since said he believes the shooting occurred. The U.S. Supreme Court turned down Jones' request to hear his appeal without comment. We are inching our way case-by-case toward a toothless, politically correct, First Amendment.”Joshua Koskoff, a lawyer for the Sandy Hook families, said Jones deserved to be sanctioned for his threatening comments on his show.

Source: ABC News April 05, 2021 15:02 UTC