Knowledge Fight

#641: Formulaic Objections Part 4

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Jan 26, 2022
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INSIGHT

Specialized Media Knowledge Aids Litigation

  • Expert commentators who study a figure (like Dan on Alex Jones) can be uniquely valuable in litigation about media harm.
  • Mark Bankston used that specialized knowledge to shape deposition strategy and expose gaps in Infowars' record.
INSIGHT

Repeated Sanctions Signal Discovery Failures

  • The court repeatedly sanctioned Infowars for failing to comply with deposition obligations, showing systemic discovery avoidance.
  • Repeated fines before trial strengthen plaintiffs' claims of noncompliance and bad faith.
INSIGHT

Doubling Down Under Oath Increases Legal Risk

  • Alex Jones repeatedly doubled down under oath, framing Sandy Hook coverage as political persecution and continuing to cast doubt.
  • That pattern shows litigation risk: persistent on-air claims amplify exposure and damages.
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