Actually the difference is that Trump is a “public figure” and there is an expectation that people will voice opinions about them.
The Parents and families at Sandy Hook were not.
I know people don’t like that view, but that is the basis for the law.
The judge had the ability to tone down the award. And the appeals could have toned down the award. They didn’t and they haven’t.
Jones put himself in this position. He could have settled this at the outset. I am guessing he thought he could use the notoriety for profit. He guessed unwisely.
“Actually the difference is that Trump is a “public figure” and there is an expectation that people will voice opinions about them.”
“Jones put himself in this position. He could have settled this at the outset. I am guessing he thought he could use the notoriety for profit. He guessed unwisely.”
I guess the question based on your comment would be... is Jones a “public figure”. He hasn’t run for public office that I know of. But he has given the rabid, radical left many headaches. I see this as just one more instance of the Marxist left eliminating their opposition by any means necessary, even if it’s just via lawfare. And I am 100% against it.
Your stance on this is duly noted.