I didn't follow this trial at all because I don't like or follow Alex Jones. That being said, did he say something aimed directly against the couple that sued him? Did Jones say something directly meant to damage their, personal, reputation?
If not, how is he guilty of defaming them? The first amendment protects him speaking his opinion that the Sandy Hook shooting was a "hoax" just like any number of people on PJ saying the other side are "cultists"...no?
As disgusting as I find Alex Jones, I fully support his freedom to hold, speak, and/or publish his opinions/thoughts without fear of legal action.
This judge made a poor and political decision and it should be overturned. People shouldn't be fearful of expression, no matter how wrong or misguided, by the government.
This would be just like the families of the astronauts who landed on the moon suing those who claim it was a staged hoax.
Just my two coppers...