Alex Jones Ordered To Pay $49.3M Total Over Sandy Hook Lies

Alex Jones was ordered to pay $45 million in punitive damages and $4.1 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a Sandy Hook victim. The trial highlighted the distinction between compensatory and punitive damages, with the latter aimed at punishing Jones and deterring similar actions. Future trials are pending, and text messages from Jones' phone may be shared with the January 6th committee. The defense plans to appeal, claiming an unfair trial. Emotional reactions were observed in court, particularly from the victims' families.

What did the plaintiffs' attorney intend to do with the text messages related to Alex Jones?

How did Alex Jones react to the verdict and what did he plan to do afterward?