The Alex Jones custody trial was off to a rousing start this morning with multiple embarrassing claims by ex-wife Kelly Jones’ attorney. First, Bobby Newman told the court that Alex couldn’t remember basic details about his kids during a deposition because he just “ate a big bowl of chili.” In addition, Alex acted slightly disruptive (and was reprimanded) for making faces and shaking his head while the hits kept coming. The basic issue confronted after these ugly opening arguments revolved around Kelly’s claims that Jones is unstable while his attorney says that he’s simply acting in “performance art.” (Jones curiously disputed this excuse while driving to the courthouse: “I am completely real and everybody knows it.”)
Alex was expected to take the stand today, but that event was postponed until tomorrow’s proceedings. Don’t worry, there’s still entertainment to be had. Since this trial isn’t exactly C-SPAN level viewing, much of what poured onto the internet came from Buzzfeed News’ Charlie Warzel, whose fingers must be aching after tweeting an exhaustive supply of 140-character (or less) reports. Most importantly at this moment, Kelly’s attorney apparently played Infowars episodes that show Alex ripping his shirt off. This was an “intense” viewing experience.
cant speak 4 everyone but it's surreal to be 10 ft from AJ & watch videos of him taking shirt off & hear lawyer defend claims of paranoia
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
Ok the clip evidence portion is over. Was really intense.
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
In addition, Kelly’s lawyer alleged that Jones has been diagnosed with both narcissism and paranoia (which Alex’s lawyer disputes). And he allegedly took off his shirt during a family therapy session?
Some thoughts about what just happened. 1) new potential info in form of alleged medical diagnosis of Alex Jones as narcissistic & paranoid
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
2) theres a real desire on part of court it seems to keep politics out of this trial and to try and disentangle politics from custody issues
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
3) Still kinda reeling from hearing that Jones allegedly…took his shirt off in a family joint therapy session?
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
Things grew even more crazier when Kelly’s attorney tried to submit a certain video (that shows Alex instructing his son to throw darts at a photo of Hillary Clinton’s face) into evidence, but the judge rejected the request since this could politically sway jurors against Alex.
The 1st clip = Alex w/ his son Rex at an event where there is a dartboard with Hilary Clinton's face on it – arguing he's indoctrinating son
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
The judge did NOT allow that clip into evidence. AJ's lawyers argued that there'd be Hillary Clinton fans on jury.
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
Judge: "I will not make this case about Jones & his political views" KJ aty: 'offering this for how he interacts'/ is disrespectful of women
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
KJ's lawyer says that Infowars clips aren't about politics but about "disregulated" behavior (of which KJ is being accused)
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) April 18, 2017
Well, court has adjourned for the day, but there should be more fun on tap for tomorrow, and here’s a special treat. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of watching Jones rip his shirt off, this will satisfy (some of) your curiosity.