Sandy Hook shooting victim's father awarded defamation payment over conspiracy theories

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  1. Bowerbird

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    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10...ctim-awarded-450k-in-defamation-case/11610288

    It should NEVER have become a conspiracy theory. Maybe just maybe this will put the brakes on some of these wild conspiracy theories and the ghouls that profiteer from tragedy
     
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    Perhaps this will set legal precedent for legal consequences for those who push and benefit from conspiracy theories that cause real harm. Maybe Fox will adjust fire given this could now impact their bottom line.
     
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    I know this much - Alex Jones must be sweating blood right now
     
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    Might distract from the diarrhea flowing from his mouth.
     
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    Nah, I prefer it when the criminally dumb immortalize their stupidity in print. It’s a shrine that ensures they can never say it didn’t happen.
     
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    Lemme get this straight, you are talking about the Author James Fetzer, right?
     
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    Have not followed this at all, how does this affect FOX. Are the one of the defendants? I personally think this sets a dangerous precedent. This most obviously happened and some idiot wants to say it didn't so what. You can't let stupid bother you.
     
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    You can if someone publishes a book claiming you faked your son's death as part of some conspiracy. You can if people who believe the conspiracy theory harass you, make death threats & place you in a situation where you feel that you have to move house & can't visit the grave of your murdered child.

    Lying or telling untruths about people isn't protected speech.
     
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