Alex Jones makes first appearance at Sandy Hook damages trial

FILE – Alex Jones talks to media during a midday break in his trial at the Travis County Courthouse in Austin, Texas, on July 26, 2022. A six-member jury with several Alex Jones (Briana Sanchez/Austin American-Statesman via AP, Pool)

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has made his first appearance at a trial that will determine how much in damages he should pay for telling his audience of millions that the Sandy Hook primary school shooting was a hoax.

Jones arrived at the Connecticut courthouse at about 9.30am, although it is unclear when he might be called to give evidence.