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Re:Judge Refuses to Allow Sale of Infowars to The Onion by sophacles on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @08:39AM (#42387557)
He wasn't fined. He had a judgement for damages against him. They are different things with a similar outcome (he's out a billion dollars) - accuracy is important.

Also - until he actually pays any of that billion dollars, there have been no consequences.

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Re:Judge Refuses to Allow Sale of Infowars to The Onion by munk-a on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @09:56AM (#42388334)
Additionally, it's important to highlight that he refused to properly comply with the legal process - so it was a default judgement. This is essentially unheard of due to how unwise it is.
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Re:Judge Refuses to Allow Sale of Infowars to The Onion by rbanffy on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @10:48AM (#42388942)
We can consider his non-compliance an investment in his audience. By refusing to comply, he signals his supporters that the lawsuit is unfair persecution. And they believe him.

His lawyer already stated “Finally, a judge followed the law.”.

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