Judge scolds Alex Jones for accusing opposing lawyers of planting child porn

A judge has scheduled a hearing for Alex Jones Tuesday after allegations he sent child porn images along with files of information on Sandy Hook victims to lawyers.

News 12 Staff

Jun 18, 2019, 11:19 AM

Updated 1,865 days ago

Share:

Judge Barbara Bellis sent a stern warning to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Tuesday, calling him "despicable" for accusing a lawyer representing Sandy Hook families of planting child pornography.
Sandy Hook families are suing Alex Jones over conspiracy theories he spread saying that the Newtown shooting that killed 26 students and faculty never took place.
As part of the suit, Jones turned over 58,000 emails. The FBI says 12 of them contained unopened links to child pornography.
Jones says Sandy Hook lawyers are trying to frame him. He offered $1 million during his radio show Friday to anyone that can find out where the files came from.
On Tuesday, lawyers for the Sandy Hook families said Jones' "reward" amounted to a threat against them.
"Right now…there is a uniformed Bridgeport police officer standing in our lobby.  He's going to be there indefinitely,” says attorney Bill Bloss. “That's what we feel that we need to do, based on what has happened in this case up to this point."
Jones' lawyer, who appeared in the InfoWars broadcast with him on Friday when he offered the reward, says he was simply angry at being called a pedophile.
"Mr. Jones is a conspiracy theorist. He believes that there are people out to get him. And guess what? There are,” says Norm Pattis.
Judge Bellis was not buying that argument.
"What is indefensible, unconscionable, despicable, and possibly criminal behavior is to accuse opposing counsel, through a broadcast, no less, of planting child pornography," she says.
The judge accused Jones of using delay tactics to derail the case. She said if it happens again, she will rule in favor of the Sandy Hook families without a trial.


More from News 12
1:49
Bridgeport church reported finding hundreds of hypodermic needles on parish property this week

Bridgeport church reported finding hundreds of hypodermic needles on parish property this week

1:34
Sunny this weekend, chance of storms next week

Sunny this weekend, chance of storms next week

2:13
‘You know who I am?’ Police video shows Bridgeport councilman’s ‘combative’ traffic stop

‘You know who I am?’ Police video shows Bridgeport councilman’s ‘combative’ traffic stop

0:26
Boat Camp introduces kids to the beauty of Long Island Sound

Boat Camp introduces kids to the beauty of Long Island Sound

0:16
Police: Norwalk man arrested for committing lewd acts against a family member in San Diego

Police: Norwalk man arrested for committing lewd acts against a family member in San Diego

2:33
Can swimming become dangerous due to extremely high water surface temperatures?

Can swimming become dangerous due to extremely high water surface temperatures?

0:42
 Real Deal: Natural gas, rent and medical care continue to increase in Connecticut

Real Deal: Natural gas, rent and medical care continue to increase in Connecticut

0:20
Little boy helps rescue dog in Stratford

Little boy helps rescue dog in Stratford

0:51
Norwalk celebrates 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Norwalk celebrates 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

1:57
'It's powerful.' NHL stars participate in Stamford fundraiser to raise awareness of suicide prevention

'It's powerful.' NHL stars participate in Stamford fundraiser to raise awareness of suicide prevention

2:08
63rd annual summer book sale begins at Pequot Library in Southport

63rd annual summer book sale begins at Pequot Library in Southport

0:31
Shelton homeowner faces charges after illegal fireworks cause fire to escalate

Shelton homeowner faces charges after illegal fireworks cause fire to escalate

1:57
Bridgeport Police Department swears in dozens of new recruits

Bridgeport Police Department swears in dozens of new recruits

2:00
Harris campaign highlights challenges female candidates face in CT

Harris campaign highlights challenges female candidates face in CT

0:14
Officials: West Nile virus confirmed in mosquitoes collected from Danbury testing site

Officials: West Nile virus confirmed in mosquitoes collected from Danbury testing site

0:56
Free life jacket station unveiled at Lake Simmons in Greenwich

Free life jacket station unveiled at Lake Simmons in Greenwich

0:43
Connecticut resident awarded Caregiver of the Year award at BrightStar Care in Norwalk

Connecticut resident awarded Caregiver of the Year award at BrightStar Care in Norwalk

0:32
Connecticut State Police rescue ducks from Interstate-91 in Hartford

Connecticut State Police rescue ducks from Interstate-91 in Hartford

2:46
Main Street Connecticut: Showcasing the best of Weston

Main Street Connecticut: Showcasing the best of Weston

0:56
Norwalk unveils new playground at Flax Hill Park

Norwalk unveils new playground at Flax Hill Park