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Sandy Hook Families Focus on Enforcing $1.4 Billion Verdict after Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones' Appeal

"We look forward to enforcing the jury's historic verdict and making Jones and Infowars pay for what they have done," attorney Chris Mattei said.

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Sandy Hook families focus on ‘enforcing’ $1.4B verdict after Supreme Court denies Alex Jones’ appeal

“We look forward to enforcing the jury’s historic verdict and making Jones and Infowars pay for what they have done,” attorney Chris Mattei said.

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Matthew W Nugent @n00ge8.bsky.social · 9h

Sandy Hook Families Focus on Enforcing $1.4 Billion Verdict after Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones' Appeal

"We look forward to enforcing the jury's historic verdict and making Jones and Infowars pay for what they have done," attorney Chris Mattei said.

Reporting from @ctinsider.bsky.social

Sandy Hook families focus on ‘enforcing’ $1.4B verdict after Supreme Court denies Alex Jones’ appeal

“We look forward to enforcing the jury’s historic verdict and making Jones and Infowars pay for what they have done,” attorney Chris Mattei said.

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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 12h

“We look forward to enforcing the jury’s historic verdict and making Jones and Infowars pay for what they have done,” attorney Chris Mattei said.

Sandy Hook families focus on ‘enforcing’ $1.4B verdict after Supreme Court denies Alex Jones’ appeal

“We look forward to enforcing the jury’s historic verdict and making Jones and Infowars pay for what they have done,” attorney Chris Mattei said.

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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 15h

The $1.4 billion award was handed down in 2022. Appeals and bankruptcy filings have followed.

5 things to know after the Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook appeal

The $1.4 billion award was handed down in 2022. Appeals and bankruptcy filings have followed.

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Katrina Green, MD FAAEM, FAMWA (she/her) @kgreenmd.bsky.social · 10h

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Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 10h

CALL TO ACTION!

This Sunday, we'll be knocking doors across Nashville, Franklin, and Clarksville. Join us to help #FlipTN07 as we talk to neighbors and build up momentum across the district.

🔗 Sign up at link in bio

VOTE EARLY, VOTE OFTEN, VOTE AFTYN

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 15h

On behalf of Arizona, I am demanding Speaker Johnson seat Congresswoman Grijlva without delay. We are keeping every option open to us, including litigation, to make sure that Adelita is able to begin her work as Arizona's newest member of Congress.

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 14h

It’s way past time for Mike Johnson to stop the political games and seat Adelita without delay. Today, my office is sending a letter to Speaker Johnson demanding he do so.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 11h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) on Tuesday threatened legal action if Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delays swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (Ariz.).

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action if Johnson doesn’t seat recently elected Democrat

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) on Tuesday threatened legal action if Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delays swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (Ariz.). “It’s way past ti…

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 10h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is threatening to "seek judicial relief" if US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson does not immediately swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva or "otherwise provide a reasonable explanation as to when she will be seated."

Arizona AG Threatens Legal Action Against Mike Johnson for 'Egregious' Refusal to Seat Grijalva

"With the House in possession of the certificate of election," Kris Mayes noted, "it is now a simple ministerial duty to administer the oath of office."

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azcentral @azcentral.com · 14h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is threatening to sue Mike Johnson over a delay in swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. What to know.

Arizona attorney general threatens to sue over Adelita Grijalva swearing-in delay

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is threatening to sue Mike Johnson over a delay in swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. What to know.

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Politico @politico.com · 13h

Arizona's attorney general threatened legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva

The Democrat accused Johnson of playing “political games” by delaying the swearing-in ceremony.

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Arizona Daily Star @tucson.com · 12h

Arizona's attorney general is threatening to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson if he doesn't say by the end of the day Thursday that Adelita Grijalva will be sworn into

Arizona AG threatens to sue House speaker for not swearing in Adelita Grijalva

Arizona's attorney general is threatening to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson if he doesn't say by the end of the day Thursday that Adelita Grijalva will be sworn into

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Jordan Wood @jordanwood.bsky.social · 14h

I’m honored to have the endorsement of elected officials all across our state - state legislators, mayors, and city councilors -as well as members of Congress, who share the belief that this moment needs to be met with courage.

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Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 10h

CALL TO ACTION!

This Sunday, we'll be knocking doors across Nashville, Franklin, and Clarksville. Join us to help #FlipTN07 as we talk to neighbors and build up momentum across the district.

🔗 Sign up at link in bio

VOTE EARLY, VOTE OFTEN, VOTE AFTYN

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Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting @pcgvr.org · 10h

Since our inception, PCGVR’s work has been informed by lived-experience experts and vigorous, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary research.

PCGVR 5-Year Impact Report

Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life

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Tim Steller @timsteller.bsky.social · 12h

The election of Adelita Grijalva as U.S. representative from CD7 has been certified. Now there's no excuse for Speaker Mike Johnson not to swear her in. Arizona's attorney general is threatening to sue if he doesn't.

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · 14h

“At a minimum, we should do what we can to reduce the deadliness of mass shooters by reducing the number of shots they can fire in a short period of time. [An assault weapons ban] would be a common-sense partial solution to a terrible problem of public safety.” - Dr. Greg Ganske, former Congressman

I'm a Republican. It's time to renew the federal assault weapons ban. | Opinion

Mass shootings using an assault weapon resulted in nearly six times as many people shot and more than twice as many killed, according to Everytown.

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The Trace @thetrace.org · 16h

In our collaboration with the Maine Monitor, the publication zeroed in on how older Mainers are more likely to die by gun suicide than car crashes. The story highlighted our project on the gun suicide crisis among older Americans.

Learn about how the collaboration happened:

Behind the Stories: The High Rate of Suicides Among Older Mainers

Here's how The Gun Violence Data Hub and The Maine Monitor collaborated on a story about the alarming prevalence of gun suicides among older residents in the state.

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The Trace @thetrace.org · 14h

Dr. Tim Kummer responded to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. He wants a ban on assault-style weapons — and a way for Americans to have a healthier conversation about the gun issue.

He Was the First Doctor at the Scene of a School Shooting. Here’s His Idea on Preventing Future Attacks.

Dr. Tim Kummer responded to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. He wants a ban on assault-style weapons — and a way for Americans to have a healthier conversation about the gun issue.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 16h

This morning, I joined advocates, survivors, and community members at the Brady Vigil outside the NRA Headquarters to honor the lives lost to gun violence, and to continue my commitment to ending this epidemic.

Every life lost is a reminder of why we keep fighting for common sense gun laws.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 15h

Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA11) "joined advocates, survivors and community members at the Brady Vigil outside the NRA Headquarters to honor the lives lost to gun violence, and to continue my commitment to ending this epidemic" bluevirginia.us/2025/10/vide...

Photos of Rep. Walkinshaw (D-VA11) outside the NRA earlier today

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Mayor Melvin Carter @mayorcarter.bsky.social · 13h

Local leaders in Minnesota are standing up—no longer accepting excuses and inaction when it comes to addressing the epidemic of gun violence. Together, we’re advancing local ordinances that protect our residents. The safety of our children, our families, and our neighborhoods is not up for debate.

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TN Senate Dems @tnsenatedems.bsky.social · 12h

Explore the stats:
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STATE GUN DEATH RANKINGS | TN Under the Gun

Tennessee rankings for firearm fatalities, firearm homicides, and firearm suicides. Tennessee is 11th for overall firearm fatalities for all ages; 9th for overall firearm fatalities for children, ages...

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TN Senate Dems @tnsenatedems.bsky.social · 13h

REPORT: TN sets record for annual firearm fatalities

“In 2023, 1,587 Tennesseans lost their lives to gun violence,” says Sen. Heidi Campbell whose office just published new gun violence statistics on TNUnderTheGun.com.

More: open.substack.com/pub/tnsenate...

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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP @epiren.bsky.social · 12h

Tomorrow, October 15: Gun violence claims 1,600 lives each year in Pennsylvania. This Grand Rounds event brings together advocates, health professionals, and community leaders to address its root causes and explore health-based solutions.
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Grand Rounds—Gun Violence and Health: Unpacking the Causes and Building Solutions

Join the Section on Public Health and Preventive Medicine and CeaseFirePA for a powerful discussion addressing the gun violence crisis and its impact on Public Health in Philadelphia.

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