It doesn't mean anything for protected free speech because: 1) as other commenters have pointed out, this is for defamation against the parents for saying they

It doesn't mean anything for protected free speech because: 1) as other commenters have pointed out, this is for defamation against the parents for saying they were actors, sending "reporters" to harass them, etc. 2) He lost the defamation case by default for repeatedly refusing to comply with the court pre-trial. This trial was solely to determine damages. > On September 27, 2021, a district judge in Texas issued three default judgments against Jones, requiring him to pay all damages in two lawsuits. These rulings came after Jones repeatedly failed to hand over documents and evidence as ordered by the court, which the judge characterized as "flagrant bad faith and callous disregard for the responsibilities of discovery under the rules." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Jones#Sandy_Hook_school_shooting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Jones#Sandy_Hook_school_s...