Overview
- The documentary 'The Truth vs. Alex Jones' chronicles the legal battles of Sandy Hook families against Alex Jones, who claimed the 2012 shooting was a hoax.
- Jones, known for spreading conspiracy theories, faced nearly $1.5 billion in defamation awards to the families, marking the largest defamation award in US history.
- Despite the court's judgment, Jones declared bankruptcy, complicating the families' efforts to collect the awarded damages.
- The HBO documentary, directed by Dan Reed, provides an in-depth look at Jones' rise to fame and the impact of his false claims on the Sandy Hook families.
- 'The Truth vs. Alex Jones' is set to premiere on HBO on March 26, 2024, offering viewers a detailed account of the trials and the ongoing fight for justice by the affected families.