Why shouldn't Trump assassination deniers be fined $1.5 billion for their false claims like Alex Jones?

[Anonymous]

Every single person if they find out who you are should be sued into oblivion. Just as relatives of many victims of the Sandy Hook shooting won defamation, so should the victims of people who died or got harmed during that attempt.

The victims’ families are being subjected to torment, threats and abuse by people who believed the lies told on the internet, and leftist media.

No? Then stop lying and saying you believe in equal justice under the law.

Stop lying that some people aren't above the law.

Stop lying that you care about equality.

But you know, you democrats will deny it and say things like "Thats not the same"

When it is.

[molonski2]

I think a fine that can never be paid to be a completely useless action..

Lets just hope , that there are no more of these horrible assassination's attempts , I watch a show today , about the danger that Donald Trump faces every single day , including International threats , its really quite horrendous.

I was also super annoyed when people had a go at him for playing golf , sht , its not like he doesn't put in an incredible effort , and massive hours.

[gatixek710]

They should have their livelihoods taken away from them. 100%

[Avicenna]

You make an excellent point. The rules are indeed different or nonexistent for leftists.

[Juxtapose]

Fuck it yeah, if they're going to do it to Alex Jones let's give them a taste of their own medicine so people will stop this bullshit.

[NaultD]

They don't have a news casting station making profits.

[Asker]

Your argument is absolute trash.
1. Was that the reason why Alex Jones was sued?
No. It had everything to do with defamation. It had nothing to do with someone profiting off it.
2. So it should be illegal to profit off of misinformation? Well... there goes the entire main stream media. LOL. Its NOT inherently illegal to profit off of misinformation. So oops.
3. What do you think is happening when main stream news plays stories of people claiming it was fake? Oh right. THEY MAKE MONEY. Dumb dumb. So you're wrong.
4. Let me get this straight. NOBODY became a democrat doner based off this information. So the democrat party doesn't make profit off this. Keep telling yourself that bud.

FAIL.

[Asker]

Oh and 5. Its GREAT that someone spreads misinformation and harms victims of a tragedy, AS LONG AS THEY DONT MAKE MONEY off it.

You're a monster.

[NaultD]

Alex Jones case was a civil case and that means it's only about money.

[Asker]

Wrong. Non-Monetary Relief: Injunctions, declaratory judgments, and other equitable remedies are sought in about 10-20% of civil cases. These types of cases are more common in areas like intellectual property law (e. g., patent disputes), environmental law (e. g., stopping pollution), and family law (e. g., custody battles or restraining orders).

The fact that something "is" a civil case does not MEAN its only about money.
Facts are something you're going to have to deal with.
I know, facts hurt your feelings.

[Asker]

The fact that X is a civil case = means that its only about money. Was now disproven.

[Asker]

Oh let me guess, BUT BUT BUT, in the case of alex jones it was?
LOL. let me hear that!
NOPE.
In Alex Jones' defamation case, the financial aspect was crucial, but the broader goal included holding him accountable for spreading harmful conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre and ensuring public acknowledgment of the falsehoods. Thus, defamation cases can involve both financial compensation and non-monetary elements aimed at restoring the victim's reputation and deterring future defamation

For example non-monetary outcomes may also be sought. These can include:
Injunctions or Retractions, legal precedent and Symbolic Justice.

Injunctions or Retractions: The public nature of the case and his admissions during the trial about the falsity of his statements served as an implicit retraction. In court, he was forced to acknowledge that the Sandy Hook shooting was real, which functioned as a form of public correction of his previous statements.

Legal Precedent: The verdicts against Jones may influence future defamation cases, as they set a significant precedent regarding accountability for spreading false information. This broader legal context serves as a non-monetary deterrent against similar behavior by others.

Symbolic justice: The public nature of the trial and the substantial verdict against Jones sent a clear message about the harm his false statements caused. The verdict was seen as a symbolic victory for the families of the victims, helping to restore their reputations and vindicating their suffering from years of harassment spurred by Jones' conspiracy theories.

Oops. Fail.

[In_Trance]

Fake assassinations are boring

[Asker]

Dumb comments that aren't arguments are boring.

[Anonymous]

No money

[Asker]

You think Alex Jones has that money? He doesn't.