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Alex Jones, an American radio show host and far-right conspiracy theorist. (Image: Reuters) Alex Jones, a United States entrepreneur, radio host, Donald Trump supporter, and spreader of conspiracy theories, has been fined $45 million in penal damages , and $4.1 million in compensatory damages for the hurt he inflicted on families of schoolchildren who had been shot dead in the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre. This is significant, not only for the media in the US, but also for media around the world. Falsehoods, which spread online with grievous effects on some people, can be nailed in the courts and their purveyors, brought to book — that is the clear message. Jones has two more prosecutions to survive, for the same lie, in which different sets of parents are suing him, and he might accumulate even higher penalties. If fake news can be nailed in the US, where the Supreme Court has generally chosen to protect hate speech as an exercise of the right to free speech, why … [Read more...] about Lessons for India to learn from the Alex Jones case

(CTN News) – A court sentenced Ghislaine Maxwell for her role in recruiting, trafficking, and exploiting underage girls on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein has been handed down. Earlier this week , Judge Alison Nathan handed down the sentence after slamming the ‘heinous and predatory’ behavior that resulted in her preying on girls as young as 14 with Jeffrey Epstein while they were still teenagers. Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement that today’s sentence holds Ghislaine Maxwell responsible for the heinous crimes she committed against children. In this sentence, the message is clear: no one is above the law, and justice cannot be delayed. The use of a substantial sentence will send an unmistakable message to those who are involved in the sexual abuse and human trafficking of underage victims that they will be held accountable.’ According to the rule of law, and this court is in agreement with this, no matter if you are rich, powerful, or totally … [Read more...] about Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced To 20 Years Over Sex Trafficking

Porn mogul Larry Flynt has reportedly died. According to TMZ , Flynt’s family informed the outlet that the founder of “Hustler” passed away at the age of 78 Wednesday. The cause of death was not given. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) Flynt was infamously shot in 1978 and was in a wheelchair ever since. Hustler Founder Larry Flynt Dead at 78 https://t.co/inmTNAuxg7 — TMZ (@TMZ) February 10, 2021 Whether you love or hate porn, Larry Flynt’s impact on the adult entertainment industry and the legal questions surrounding porn were absolutely massive. Flynt championed himself as a warrior for free speech, and was involved in several battles. He famously even duked it out all the way to the Supreme Court . His life was chronicled in the legendary movie “The People vs. Larry Flynt.” Now, at the age of 78, Flynt’s life has come to an end. Again, no matter what you think of the man, he … [Read more...] about REPORT: Porn Mogul Larry Flynt Has Died At The Age Of 78

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha casts his ballot to vote in the general election at a polling station in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2019. REUTERS FILE PHOTO BANGKOK — Nearly two-thirds of people in Thailand want Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to leave office this month, according to an opinion poll, which comes amid growing debate about how long the 2014 coup architect should stay in power. Thailand’s opposition plans to petition the constitutional court to decide whether Prayuth’s time as prime minister in the junta counts towards his tenure as premier, which is limited to eight years. The Aug. 2-4 survey of 1,312 people by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) found 64% wanted Prayuth to leave office on Aug. 23, exactly eight years after he took the post of prime minister in what was then a military government. The survey, released on Sunday, showed 33% preferred to wait for a court ruling. Asked by reporters on Monday about the … [Read more...] about Thai poll shows majority want PM to leave office this month