Scarlett Lewis

Scarlett Lewis is a prominent advocate for gun violence prevention, notably as the mother of Jesse Lewis, one of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Her son's death at the hands of a gunman fueled her activism. Lewis gained further public attention through her involvement in legal proceedings against Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars. Jones repeatedly and falsely claimed the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax, causing immense pain to the victims' families, including Lewis. Recently, a Texas appeals court significantly reduced a $50 million defamation judgment against Jones to $1.5 million, though a separate $1.4 billion judgment in Connecticut remains. This ongoing legal saga highlights the devastating impact of misinformation and the fight for accountability for those who spread it. Lewis continues to be a voice for victims and a proponent of legislative action to curb gun violence.