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LetMyPeopleVote

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37. It was a fun hearing to watch
Sun Sep 5, 2021, 12:24 AM
Sep 2021

I got to watch part of the hearing and judge was not happy with with Jones and his current attorney and hinted that another attorney would not be likely to be admitted. Susan Bankston got to watch the entire hearing and she was pleased
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/09/01/sandy-hook-parents-texas-judge-sanction-alex-jones-infowars/5662371001/

On Tuesday, their lawyer appeared before state District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in Austin to argue that Jones must be sanctioned for violating rules on pretrial discovery, as well as previous court orders, by withholding vital information that was first requested in 2018.

"We still don't have the most basic information about this case," lawyer Mark Bankston told the judge, arguing that Jones has failed to provide a wide range of requested evidence, including video of his on-air discussions about Sandy Hook, relevant transcripts and the content of social media accounts.......

Because the pattern of abuse was so egregious, Bankston argued, the parents should be able to skip next year's trials on whether Jones defamed them and proceed directly to determining how much money they're owed in damages.

Bankston also asked the judge to find Jones in contempt of court for violating previous orders to provide the requested information.

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Old enough to remember the bombings in the 80s at planned parenthood cntrs and other facilities PortTack Sep 2021 #1
And the murders of providers Deuxcents Sep 2021 #7
Yes... I remember some of those as well. PortTack Sep 2021 #9
So do I. Abortion provider shot and killed by a "pro-life" asshole. calimary Sep 2021 #11
You got THAT right, Cali.... MyOwnPeace Sep 2021 #16
The LAST thing they are is the "pro-life" party. calimary Sep 2021 #22
What they are is anti sex for women wryter2000 Sep 2021 #23
Excellent! 👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Sep 2021 #2
YES! nt DemocraticPatriot Sep 2021 #3
This being Talibexastan The Unmitigated Gall Sep 2021 #4
Excellent niyad Sep 2021 #5
YES! wnylib Sep 2021 #6
Too bad the SCOTUS was too stupid to block this really bad law SouthernDem4ever Sep 2021 #8
No Justice has ever been impeached for a bad decision Polybius Sep 2021 #13
Sure, they can be impeached, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2021 #30
From Chris Hayes tonight ....."intends to engage in the conduct"... Comfortably_Numb Sep 2021 #10
The judge put an injunction gab13by13 Sep 2021 #12
Thanks for the clarification. (nt) Pinback Sep 2021 #21
True, but without enforcement wryter2000 Sep 2021 #24
This PortTack Sep 2021 #26
This is the judge who is handling the Alex Jones case LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #14
Interesting, thanks for the information!!!!! George II Sep 2021 #15
I watched the last half hour of a hearing on Tuesday LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #20
It was a fun hearing to watch LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #37
THAT is FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC!!!!! MyOwnPeace Sep 2021 #17
she most def needs protection. mopinko Sep 2021 #27
Yeah, right. Marcuse Sep 2021 #18
How long will it take the Supreme Court to overturn this ruling? n/t totodeinhere Sep 2021 #19
Till the middle of the night? ananda Sep 2021 #28
I started to laugh at your comment but then I caught myself. totodeinhere Sep 2021 #29
It's state injunction..won't go to USSC LeftInTX Sep 2021 #32
Yes, the Supreme Court cannot overrule it at this stage. totodeinhere Sep 2021 #33
I don't know if they can send to the US Supreme Court or not... LeftInTX Sep 2021 #34
K&R Solly Mack Sep 2021 #25
Kick Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2021 #31
Too bad a TX District Court judge snot Sep 2021 #35
BIG K & R! ancianita Sep 2021 #36
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