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Closing Clip Backfired
- Norm Pattis played a 20-minute Alex Jones clip in closing, which backfired by exposing contradictions and lies.
- The video reinforced that Jones is an untrustworthy source rather than absolving him.
'Out Of Context' Defense Hoists Itself
- Alex's repeated "out of context" defense is self-defeating when invoked selectively.
- If his on-air persona is performance, plaintiffs can legitimately doubt his sincerity on the same basis.
Don't Air Courthouse Publicity Stunts
- Journalists should refuse staged press conferences that enable publicity stunts outside courthouses.
- Avoid amplifying defendants' marketing when it disrespects plaintiffs and the court process.