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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones files for bankruptcy after Sandy Hook verdicts

InfoWars and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in the Southern District of Texas on Friday.

Jones, who has been described as “the most prolific conspiracy theorist in contemporary America” was ordered to pay over $1.4 billion dollars in damages in defamation cases against victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The vast majority of Jones’ unsecured debt is in the form of judgements to parents of Sandy Hook victims. Jones also owes $150,000 in credit card debt to American Express.

Jones’ most prominent theories are related to the “deep-state.” He claims that the 9/11 attacks and the Sandy Hook shooting were orchestrated by groups within the United States government, the latter claim being the primary cause of his bankruptcy. He has stated that the Anti-Defamation League is “as big a threat to America as Adolf Hitler.” Jones also sells health food supplements through his website.

Jones’ company Free Speech Systems, InfoWars’ parent company, filed for Chapter 11 protections in July.

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