Alex Jones faces new defamation suit as housing developer sues over host’s social media comments
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Alex Jones, the right-wing media personality and founder of InfoWars, has been sued for defamation by a Texas developer over comments he made online earlier this year.
The owners of the Colony Ridge housing development in Texas filed the lawsuit against both Jones and failed GOP gubernatorial candidate Pete Chambers, and are seeking upwards of $10 million in damages, The Houston Chronicle reported.
The legal action centers on remarks Jones and Chambers made during one of Jones’ shows in February. In the segment, they described the Houston-area neighborhood as a hub of drug cartel activity, a refuge for undocumented immigrants and a “giant fraud site.”
The original video drew more than 650,000 views on X before it was removed, according to KTRK.
Colony Ridge called the accusations levied against them “a demonstrable lie,” adding that the group funds over a dozen law enforcement personnel.
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