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> The standard for defamation in the case of public figures (for which the parents of the Sandy Hook victims probably qualify because it's that broad) is "actual malice"

That's true, but also somewhat irrelevant since Jones suffered default due to wilfully refusing to comply with court process; there was no trial on liability, only damages.




I was answering for the general case more than the specifics of the lawsuits that Jones faces; you've already covered the defaulting aspect well.




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