Judge Threatened In Infowars Case

NEWTOWN, CT — The judge overseeing the lawsuit against Alex Jones and Infowars disclosed in a court filing that she was apparently threatened by individuals on the Infowars website.

Judge Barbara Bellis said in the disclosure that State Police contacted the court to say that the FBI contacted them about the threats.

"The court has no further information in that regard and plans to take no further action, however, the court believes it is required to disclose the matter to all parties," she said.

Eight families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims filed a lawsuit against Jones, Infowars and others, alleging defamation.

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Jones' lawyer Norman Pattis told the Connecticut Post that as of Friday afternoon they hadn't been contacted by law enforcement, which suggests the threats aren't serious. He said they are searching the Infowars website.