EXCLUSIVE: Sandy Hook Families Attorney Mark Bankston Joins TYT To Discuss Alex Jones Case

Mark Bankston, the attorney representing Sandy Hook school shooting families, joins TYT to discuss the important takeaways from the Alex Jones defamation trial. Ana Kasparian and Mark Bankston discuss on The Young Turks. Watch LIVE weekdays 6-8 pm ET. kzbin.info...
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"A Texas jury decided Friday that conspiracy theory purveyor Alex Jones will pay one family $45.2 million in punitive damages after spreading lies about the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
The jury's decision Friday came the day after it awarded the parents of slain first grader $4.1 million for mental anguish, bringing the total damages against the InfoWars founder to $49.3 million.
Jones spent years telling his audience that one of the worst school shootings in American history was a hoax. Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, who brought the charges against Jones, told the court how he made their lives a "living hell" after Jesse, their 6-year-old son, was gunned down in the attack."*
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[@wildflowerhomestead]

What a great person. Not only for his amazing work but for recognizing the importance of promoting progressive independent media. 👏

[@douglasdietrich4174]

What a guy! Well done,Mr. Bankston. Well done. Thank you for helping these families get a little justice finally.

[@notthegoodgirl]

This was *chef's kiss.* Mark Bankston is a damn hero, and justice served to a despicable man like Alex Jones was long overdue. I'll be eagerly waiting to see what the January 6 Committee does next with those texts! May the children of the Sandy Hook massacre finally be able to rest in peace.

[@Ahrecks0]

This guy could have been interviewed by any news channel on the planet and he chose TYT. Respect.

[@lllordllloyd]

FWIW the recent Australian election was a triumph for indpendent media. The MSM (including our PBS/BBC equivalent) was pretty well lock-step with the conservatives whilst ignoring a stack of corruption allegations brought forward (at great legal and personal risk) by You Tubers and bloggers. The public didn't buy the MSM line.

[@tomshady3530]

His first interview was delayed JUST so he could give progressive media a boost? This guy is my frickin hero!

[@KidVolcano]

First TV interview after leaving the courthouse. He made a short statement for local news, and he and Bill Ogden did Knowledge Fight podcast.

[@tiffanyreedblood5867]

Besides his skill & knowledge as an attorney, his humanity & activism makes him the real deal 🤩 There is hope.

[@darrenskjoelsvold]

This lawyer is awesome. I really like lawyers like this. The people who enjoy using their education and expertise for good. They are a completely different class of professional. I am glad for him finally getting Jones.

[@evansuarez5432]

This guy is a rockstar attorney and this case was monumental for holding people accountable to misinformation. Him making Alex perjure himself before delivering the plot twist that his texts were leaked to him 12 days before made for the Top 10 Anime Moments of All Time. Can’t wait to see more of this guy.

[@jessicawalton3497]

Thank you Mr. Bankston, Ana, and TYT!

[@modemmack]

This guy made my days, repeat DAYS when he dropped the fact that he had Jones' text messages. It....was....glorious.

[@colleenthornbrugh6399]

This attorney is outstanding, particularly proud he went on TYT first before any other regular media. Bravo

[@PERFECTORB]

He went on Knowledge Fight first

[@KidVolcano]

@@PERFECTORB Lol, yeah. I'm being pretty pedantic on that point too. And he gave a short statement to local news in the hallway outside the courtroom. He turned down requests from MSM to fly him to New York, though. So, yeah, he's a real one.

[@shirleycochrane8788]

Kudos to this amazing lawyer!!!!!!! You made us all proud sir!!! Makes us believe that justice will truly happen! Thank you for being you sir!!

[@hillarymurphy5256]

What a stellar interview. I love that he gave the first interview to tyt

[@SG-pt5jh]

AMERICA was impressed with this lawyer's performance and closing statements.

[@justakitty6372]

So cool that he is giving the interview to you guys before the Corporate Media. That tells me he is not in it for the fame. I bet he is also doing it here first because he knows your viewers don't fall for the Alex Jones kind of BS. Okay, maybe the trolls do, but they don't really count anyways.

[@metalpalace]

This whole conversation was completely wonderful every bit of it

[@koskosehecatl619]

This was awesome. Loved this guy's energy! Solidarity forever brother 🤙🏼

[@billalberkerky7069]

If you want more of it look up the Knowledge Fight podcast and search for the episodes titled "Formulaic Objections" for coverage of the depositions, some of them guest starring Mark Bankston and Bill Ogden giving (hilarious) context

[@koskosehecatl619]

@@billalberkerky7069 Appreciate it brother

[@bkannegundla1]

Love this person!!! Definitely the type of lawyer with morals - amazing!! Thank you!!!

[@grbell780]

Amazing interview by Ana. She always knows the questions to ask, her insight and understanding of these topics is always spot on, and her interviews always have a great flow. Great job guys!

[@jaefrmbk2k]

✅️

[@dayaautum6983]

True, freaking, hero. We need more people like this guy, how do we order more like him?

[@zlinos139]

Public Enemy and Rage Against The Machine in the background, this guy knows what he is doing....

[@rosaliecarter-kretz8228]

This man deserves nothing but respect, brilliant job well done👏🏽

[@stardust5079]

Thank you Mark Bankston, and thank you TYT!

[@adventurepassport6436]

Mr Bankston, thank you, thank you, thank you. You have given hope to a plethora of people who have been waiting for justice to be served.

[@nalen5050]

Respect to this man, coming here instead of big corporate media for the first interview looking for celebrity tell a lot about him!

[@gmartin34341]

This was an awesome interview! Awesome job by the attorney as well!

[@420klk]

I love this guy even more. Just spent the day watching/listening to entire testimony available to the public

[@cmw12]

This interview was bananas! I can’t get over the fact that Jones would specifically deny the presence of dick-picks, etc knowing they were there and in the hands of the defense. If there’s an equivalent to hazard pay for lawyers, this guy should get it. Alex. Jones. … intimate… pics… *shudder*

[@Human-mr1lb]

I've lost faith in humanity & then this Man happens!!!! Thank You!!!! Right now I've felt like there is no justice in this world 💔

[@jeffmcdonald4225]

If you think there are no good attorneys, you didn't watch enough of this guy handling the giant bag of wind that is Alex Jones.

[@georgiaval1]

He did an outstanding job. You could see his true disgust with Alex.

[@sheilacollins9384]

Bankston is a rock star. I've played "Mr Jones, did you know..." at least 20 x already.

[@llddoggie6315]

Great interview! Thank you also for doing it on TYT, much respect.

[@missyrobbins8617]

You are doing the Lord’s work Attorney Bankston. Kudos to Anna and TYT for landing this interview.

[@mikegwillis]

This is one the best news scoops have ever seen TYT pull off ... well done team!

[@ddburrows988]

This is what happens when savvy and compassionate people step up. What a good man!

[@mildredmartinez8843]

That he should go to TYT to be interviewed, says a lot. Great victory for this lawyer and the parents.

[@ralphzuke9637]

This might be the best interview I've seen in TYT. What a great job.

[@tonicpop6686]

What a good score for TYT and what a great dude choosing independent progressive media first!

[@jaefrmbk2k]

that part 🎯

[@monie1527]

Mr. Bankston, you became a LEGEND in one small televised moment. MONTHS of hard work for you, but one sweet, sweet moment for ALL OF HUMANITY! Thank you, young sir!

[@KidVolcano]

It was years of work. They filed this case in 2017

[@monie1527]

@@KidVolcano I was being shortsighted!

[@teresas8173]

This lawyer is not only brilliant he has great taste in music. Alex Jones is a truly vile human being and finally being held to account.

[@appelblossom4311]

I agree with you 100%

[@ralphhenderson7270]

Keep thinking that, snowflake. FEMA L-366, look that up because this lying DHS-owned swamp hag, Scarlett Lewis, has continually P R O F I T E D off of the lie that her child was murdered at a decommissioned elementary school that had been closed since 2008 and was only being used for storage. I've printed out the actual property tax documents for the Newtown area that clearly prove that nearly every homeowner, INCLUDING SCARLETT LEWIS, was bribed in the form of a forgiven home mortgage on CHRISTMAS DAY, 2009,......one year after the school had been decommissioned and closed due to the school being contaminated with mold and other biohazards, and was only being used for storage. HOMELAND SECURITY used YOUNGER photos OF OLDER CHILDREN as 'victim' propaganda. How do I know they were older? I compared the photos to the children singing behind Jennifer Hudson at the Superbowl just over a month later. One child seen there might have been just a coincidence, but not EIGHT of them. And to this day, the Newtown schoolboard has denied sending said children to the Superbowl. None of these 'parents' lost a child. Scarlett Lewis and the rest of these players are DHS-owned for life. There is an old saying that says that it's just easier to fool the people, than to convince them they they have been fooled. The Sandy Hook Promise organization is a confirmed fraud stemming from a government fabricated event that was produced as gun control propaganda. Obiden knows these are drills, along with Obama. Obama played us all with these drills-gone-live in the media as soon as he was elected. The media are in the loop that these events are drills, that's why the media were in Newtown ON THE 13TH.

[@michaelmason636]

i wish i was a wordsmith....so i could pay you the highest compliments, way to go Ana, you guys are awesome, i am thankful for TYT!!

[@robertgreybeard1432]

Heartened by this interview. Thank you both.

[@SliceSupeRStaR]

I love that he CHOSE to come to TYT first! This is a great move for independent media. You know he's a good dude with PE and RATM pics under his diplomas! 👌

[@four20producerz77]

👍👍

[@JayTea345]

He went on Knowledge Fight first.

[@gonzm50]

Man these Alex Jones people are pissed 🤣🤣🤣. Bunch of snowflakes.

[@bref5532]

One of many TYT shining moments. Thanks Ana.

[@Carver94]

Mr Backston you are an absolute HERO and a truly wonderful human being. Thanks you so much for your incredible work, I wish we had more people like you!!

[@o-SPECTRE-o]

This man is a hero. Thank you for helping that family to get justice.

[@loreneRa]

It is so refreshing to hear a commentator and a lawyer speak openly and unapologetically for being pro-progress. Young Turks is one of the news outlets I check regularly for their views. Jenk was the only national commentator who accurately predicted the Blue sweep of Congress. All other media commentators greatly under estimated the political ramifications that lead to the sweep. Keep it up you guys... you report on the facts as they are, not what you wish them to be.

[@LarryNocella]

This lawyer dude is a progressive beast! Love him!

[@notintohandles]

you're so lucky to have an exclusive like this! well done!

[@danielscott1749]

If I walked into a Layers office and Saw A "Rage Against the Machine" and A "Public Enemy Albums" I would hire him in a Minute.

[@MrPhotodoc]

One of the sharpest people I've seen. I hope I never have to face this guy in a court of law. Brilliant!

[@arsmoriendi646]

what a fantastic interview. Great job TYT, and THANK YOU Mark Bankston!

[@misssummersalt]

Oh this whole interview is just GOLD.🍿❤️

[@mickiec5298]

Fantastic interview! Congrats on getting the scoop Ana! Great job, great interview!. Bankston seems like an ordinary man who did an extraordinary job! Best interview of the year!

[@KidVolcano]

First televised interview. Mark and Bill both already went to Knowledge Fight for a decompression session.

[@FuelDropforthewin]

@@KidVolcano It's a good episode.

[@ChristopherChristophercIverson]

I really respect he focuses on uplifting independent entities. One of the best guests and interviews to date!

[@TangoNevada]

Alex Jones "I have multiple phones with this number" - Okay, so then he would have multiple phones with the same text messages,yet under oath said he couldn't find any, but still under oath tried to take credit for the Prosecution having them. You can't make this up.

[@EricFoemmel]

He did a fantastically inept job on that spin. The way he tried to squeeze out of that one was laughable.

[@KidVolcano]

Not prosecution, though. Plaintiffs'attorney. Civil proceedings.

[@TangoNevada]

@@KidVolcano Yada Yada. This is not a Harvard Law Class. I think we all get the general idea of what we mean. It's shorthand to make a point. None of us are trying to pass the BAR.

[@ihmcallister]

Mark Bankston, I have no idea how you didn't just burst out and do the evil laugh when you dropped the bomb. Half the planet clapped and cheered! Lawyers work a whole career without that level of satisfaction. Well done.

[@danaproske1072]

Great interview. Well done 👍

[@frelnc]

Thank you so much for having Mark Bankston on your show. What a great interview.

[@Hakulanni]

What a Score! Bankstone was great in court and in this interview, Ana. Good Job!

[@seahawkdragon9355]

I was quite impressed by Mr Bankston during this trial. Very smart, very informed, very articulate. I was absolutely delighted to see him on [tah dah!] TYT!!

[@beachaddict7653]

This guy is a American hero!

[@Theelby33]

Yes tyt it was so good see him squirm and great job by this guy.

[@lindalovatt5799]

I love how much this lawyer enjoyed tearing Alex Jones to pieces

[@AlphaHeartt]

This is such a fantastic interview, and so cathartic to hear a progressive outlet get chosen for an exclusive like this. Massive respect to Mark and his team on finally bring the SH families some justice. Also, his music taste is incredibly hot.

[@wafflesmomforlife9215]

This guy is FANTASTIC!!! I love his whole vibe AND the Rage Against The Machine& Public Enemy in the background!! Hope he becomes a regular on the channel somehow!!

[@afrikadywili8238]

“Solidarity forever”✊🏽

[@christill]

Fantastic lawyer and great interview. Really compelling stuff.

[@grammasworld]

Absolutely fabulous interview. "Solidarity Forever" made me tear up. Finally moved me to join. Great work, Ana. Thank you so much!

[@KidVolcano]

Frankly, that was almost a burn on Ana/TYT. Like suggesting they weren't really socialist.

[@grammasworld]

@@KidVolcano Really? I'll have to go watch it again. As a democratic socialist I would love to see even a veiled reference that my news channel is on my side.

[@KidVolcano]

@@grammasworld Maybe not, but that's how I took it.

[@grammasworld]

@@KidVolcano Not sure what conversation we are having here. I've been a fan and subscriber to TYT for a few years now. I particularly enjoy John Iadarola and Ana Kasparian. This powerful piece by Ana moved me to go join the channel. I am now having my membership $$$ auto paid every month. Off now to have a productive day. Hope yours is a good one, too.

[@KidVolcano]

@@grammasworld Yeah, I just thought that Mark was ID'ing himself as a socialist with the "solidarity forever" slogan and he didn't really get it returned. Maybe I'm reading too much into it.

[@Durrutitv]

Listened to Mark on Knowledge Fight earlier and this dude is based and out for blood. Love it!

[@poladelarosa8399]

Congratulations to Attorney Mark Bankston for prevailing against a modern day Grendel, and warm appreciation to TYT host Ana Kasparian for conducting a great interview. ¡Viva la justicia!

[@Lenkic13]

A fantastic interview. Well done, Ana. Well done, TYT.

[@LisaSimpsonRules]

Has anybody else noticed PUBLIC ENEMY and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE in the background?

[@jeffersonsteelflex4283]

based

[@brvx41a]

Yeah, kick ass!

[@cerealfamine1]

Noticed right away, dudes not only a great lawyer but also has excellent taste in music!

[@manicmurph]

That's his way of trying to be "cool" and hip. Or his way to pander to the african americans.

[@roddyboethius1722]

That clip of him turning Jones into a pathetic, groveling baby is a classic

[@vedadalsette1453]

Fantastic interview. Thanks, TYT.

[@michaeld4861]

Yeah that was a perfect made for tv moment. I'll never get tired of watching it.

[@Jay-xw9ll]

Every time I saw Jones squirming in court it made me happy. I hope this fantastic lawyer is right when he says Jones will be gone within 5 months.

[@Diane_B_41]

I watched the full trial and I was so impressed by Mark Bankston and his team. They were professional throughout the trial. They showed respect to the judge, as well as Jones' lawyer. I was shocked with Alex Jones' lawyer and how inept he came across. Right from the start when he tried to say he misunderstood his responsibility ro inform his witnesses about 'The Rule'. I'm not associated with the legal profession in any way, but even I know about it! I thought it was common knowledge?

[@antonygoedhals6272]

Fantastic! Well done all around!

[@pirakoXX]

OMG. This AMAZING lawyer looks exactly like my late brother. And they are also so much on the same page! 👍 What a fantastic job he did, and with the systemic injustice in the USA, we need heroes like him to inspire young lawyers to work for justice and not just for money and power! Their chances of being recognized as someone to take seriously, are a lot bigger on the side of justice,, also because they are a lot fewer, than the ones on the dark side!!

[@edwardpolenzani1039]

Dude! I love this guy lol. I wish he could give every right wing bullshitter the same treatment he gave Alex Jones

[@jobinapocus6812]

I agree

[@Urkuwayku]

Shed light on this good man. In a country that has gone toxic, we need to be reminded that there are many other good folks of this ilk who merit a microphone, a camera, and our attention.

[@bearfan3417]

This dude is a hero. Finally someone made that sack of shit pay for his wrongdoings.

[@KidVolcano]

It's not over, there are three more Sandy Hook trials and the Fontaine case

[@locn9307]

What a generous move to sit with TYT. A flawless takedown of a criminal.

[@hayzeed5522]

Its awesome he came to TYT first

[@PERFECTORB]

Knowledge Fight first but close

[@joyfullydreaded1371]

Love that Mr. Bankston has Rage Against the Machine and Public Enemy in the background. ✊🏼

[@aaaaanton1]

Bankston is an awesome attorney! He ran circles around the defense council.

[@climatecrisisdragon3628]

Based based based interview. Progressives fight for us! Thanks Mark, honored to see you appear on TYT!

[@phillipsanchez4192]

Great interview! So glad it took place on TYT.

[@petgranny194]

Great interview, Ana. One of the best! Well done, Ana and Mr. Bankston.

[@miker.2540]

What a great man he is!! So happy he wanted to interview with you first.

[@TheSwampninja317]

He went on Knowledge Fight podcast firsr

[@black_abysseus]

Mark Branston and Camille Vasquez. Lawyers are looking like heros left and right.

[@lilmoe4364]

Litigation seems to be the only way some can fight back.. the new battlefield

[@michaelyu5085]

God damn TYT is doing great work. GJ to everyone involved! You've come so far.

[@sneakybidder4584]

""Mr jones will be gone from the American stage"" ah music to my ears, and hopefully tucker carlson is next

[@SusanPrattDesign]

👍👍

[@NicoleDaKiwi]

Great interview, Ana! And thank you for your service Mr. Bankston! I know you are getting a lot of death threats etc. You're a brave man!

[@tmcd5049]

Solidarity forever!

[@jadebrownofficial]

I just woke up for work and started watching this. Great interview Ana wow so many interesting things that were said this was a huge interview!

[@rowenarrow]

This is big for TYT and good on Mark Bankston. This guy I like and the albums behind him say a lot of why this guy rocks.

[@zschneider338]

What a wonderful lawyer this guy is!

[@macforme]

YES! Never thought I'd say the same thing...about a lawyer.😂