What’s next for Alex Jones after $49M Sandy Hook verdict?
Here’s a look at the fallout from the successful suit against Alex Jones by the parents of one of the child victims in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Alex Jones trial: Infowars host ordered to pay $45.2M in punitive damages
Infowars founder Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $45.2M in punitive damages to the parents of Jesse Lewis, a victim of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting.
Powassan virus death in Connecticut
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
Nearly 6 years later, man indicted for mother’s death at sea
A 28-year-old man is accused of killing his mother almost six years ago. Authorities found him alone in a life raft eight days after he and his mom left for a fishing trip.
Connecticut lacrosse player James McGrath stabbing: 16-year-old arrested, charged with murder
A Connecticut 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the deadly stabbing of 17-year-old high school lacrosse player James McGrath during a fight outside a house party.
Connecticut boy burned in bully attack, family says
A 6-year-old Connecticut boy is hospitalized with serious burn wounds after he was allegedly targeted by a bully.
Alex Jones trial postponed as Infowars seeks bankruptcy
Alex Jones has already lost defamation lawsuits over Sandy Hook school shooting comments, and now the first trial to determine how much he should pay the families has been postponed.
Alex Jones accused of hiding millions in assets over Sandy Hook lawsuits
Family members of some of the children killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are accusing Jones of hiding millions in assets after they began taking him to court.
Connecticut investigating dairy where milk contaminated with sanitizer originated
Investigators in Connecticut believe they've pinpointed a batch of school cafeteria milk tainted with sanitizer that sickened several children in New Jersey this week.
Sandy Hook families agree to $73M settlement with gun maker Remington
Sandy Hook families of nine victims have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first-graders and six educators in 2012.
Detectives suspended over handling of 2 Black women's deaths
Two police detectives have been suspended after concerns of racial insensitivity and misconduct were raised by families of two Black women who were found dead in their homes in Connecticut's largest city.
Merrill Lynch advisor fired after tirade against smoothie shop workers caught on video
A Merrill Lynch advisor was fired after a confrontation with employees at a Connecticut smoothie shop over the weekend.
Connecticut 13-year-old in 'guarded' condition after fentanyl overdose at school
Fentanyl can be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
Alex Jones found liable for damages in Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits
A Connecticut judge found Alex Jones liable for damages in lawsuits brought by parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Alex Jones liable in 3 defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook parents, judge says
A Texas judge has found Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones liable for damages in three defamation lawsuits related to his claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Connecticut becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana
Connecticut became the 19th state in the U.S. Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, which still remains an illegal drug under federal law.
Suspect arrested in killing of Yale grad student
A fugitive wanted in the killing of a Yale graduate student in Connecticut in February was arrested Friday in Alabama, U.S. marshals said.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Connecticut man charged with attack on DC cop who was crushed in doorway during Capitol riot
A Connecticut man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a D.C. police officer during a riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.