Who is Alex Jones' ex-wife Kelly Rebecca Nichols? | The Sun

ON AUGUST 7, 2022, far-right radio host, Alex Jones, was ordered to pay punitive damages to the parents of a first-grader killed in the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012 because of certain statements he made.

Jones, a conspiracy theorist, was previously married to Kelly Rebecca Nichols for eight years.

Who is Alex Jones' ex-wife Kelly Rebecca Nichols?

Born July 2, 1968, Nichols, 52, is an animal rights activist.

According to Just Richest, Nichols works as the head of media operations and public relations for PETA.

Nichols eventually met and married Jones in 2007, and have three children together.

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The 52-year-old used her expertise in media and public relations to promote Jones' website, InfoWars.

The couple divorced in 2015, and two years later she sought sole or joint custody of their children due to her ex-husband's behavior.

She claimed "he's not a stable person" and "I'm concerned that he is engaged in felonious behavior, threatening a member of Congress"

Nichols was awarded the right to decide where their children live, while Jones maintained visitation rights.

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Infowars host Alex Jones statement about Sandy Hook

Why was Alex Jones ordered to pay punitive damages?

Alex Jones falsely called the shooting, which killed 20 children and six adults, a hoax orchestrated by the government to enact stricter gun laws. 

As a result, has been ordered to pay another $45million in punitive damages by a Texas jury on August 5, 2022, to the parents of a first-grader killed in the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012.

In total, he has been ordered to pay $49.3million, which is less than the $150million originally sought by the parents, Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis. 

The couple’s six-year-old son, Jesse Lewis, was one of the victims killed in the deadliest classroom shooting in US history. 

On August 4, 2022, Jones was also ordered to pay the family $4.1million in compensatory damages. 

Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the injured party for loss or injury, however, punitive damages are awarded to punish a wrongdoer. 

What did the family say about the court's decision

Attorney Mark Bankston, who represented Heslin and Lewis, released a statement after the verdict was announced on August 4, 2022, saying: "Today we secured $4.1million on behalf of Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis. Having already secured $1.5million in fines from Mr. Jones, the plaintiffs are now due $5.6million that Alex Jones will have to pay them.

"This does not include punitive damages to be decided tomorrow [August 5, 2022] and additional sanctions pending before the court.

"Neil and Scarlett are thrilled with the result and look forward to putting Mr. Jones' money to good use.'

He concluded: "Mr. Jones on the other hand will not sleep easy tonight."

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