X, owned by Elon Musk, is unprecedentedly intervening in the bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars, contesting the transfer of Jones’s X accounts. This action directly contradicts X’s terms of service prohibiting account sales and marks a departure from typical social media company practices. Legal experts note this is the first instance of a platform publicly challenging account ownership transfer in court, raising concerns about the platform’s future as a marketplace of ideas. The intervention, praised by Jones, may reflect Musk’s personal views and a strategic move to set a legal precedent.
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Following a bankruptcy auction, a federal judge is considering whether to approve the sale of Alex Jones’s Infowars to The Onion, despite a competing bid from a Jones-affiliated company claiming a higher cash offer. The judge will hold an evidentiary hearing to assess the bankruptcy trustee’s decision-making process, specifically regarding the selection of The Onion’s bid, which included a revenue-sharing agreement with Sandy Hook victims’ families. The hearing will determine whether the sale proceeds, intended to satisfy defamation judgments, will be approved, another auction held, or further hearings conducted. The Onion’s bid, while lower in cash, was deemed by the trustee to benefit creditors more, prompting the legal challenge.
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Alex Jones, facing the sale of his company Free Speech Systems, is suing the Sandy Hook parents and others involved in the sale, claiming the deal violates his rights. The lawsuit seeks to halt the sale to Global Tetrahedron, a parent company of *The Onion*, and demands the return of his assets, alleging impropriety in the bankruptcy proceedings. Jones’s complaint alleges the sale infringes on his free speech and misrepresents his ownership. His legal action is further complicated by the prior rulings against him and the involvement of the Texas Attorney General.
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A Texas bankruptcy judge ordered an evidentiary hearing to review the sale of Infowars to The Onion, citing concerns about the auction process’s transparency. Alex Jones, Infowars’ founder, claims the sale was rigged and that lawyers for X (formerly Twitter) are involved, a claim seemingly supported by Jones’s statements about Elon Musk’s involvement. Despite the judge’s concerns and The Onion’s assertion that they won the bid, Infowars’ website briefly returned online with Jones declaring victory. The hearing will determine the sale’s validity, with the outcome impacting both Jones’s future and the planned satirical relaunch of Infowars by The Onion.
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X Corp., Elon Musk’s firm, filed a notice of appearance in Alex Jones’ Infowars bankruptcy case, requesting all relevant documents. This follows concerns raised by a Texas judge regarding the transparency of the auction process, which saw The Onion declared the winning bidder alongside Sandy Hook families. The judge’s concerns prompted a new hearing to address potential irregularities. X Corp.’s intentions remain unclear, though the filing suggests they are an interested party. The Onion’s CEO has dismissed Jones’ claims that the auction was overturned.
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Satirical news outlet The Onion has acquired Infowars, the right-wing disinformation platform owned by Alex Jones, following a court order to auction off Jones’ assets to compensate families of Sandy Hook victims. The Onion intends to replace Infowars’ harmful content with humor, aiming to dismantle the platform’s legacy of spreading misinformation and exploiting tragedy. Jones has reacted angrily to the news, falsely claiming that the acquisition is being carried out by “imperial troops” while simultaneously promoting his alternative platforms. This acquisition represents a significant victory for the families of Sandy Hook victims and a step towards limiting Jones’ harmful influence.
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The satirical news website The Onion has won the bankruptcy auction for control of Alex Jones’ media empire, including the far-right conspiracy website Infowars. The Onion plans to shutter Jones’ platform and rebuild it with its own humor writers, effectively ending Jones’ ability to spread harmful conspiracy theories. This move, supported by families of Sandy Hook victims who Jones defamed, aims to hold Jones accountable for his actions and prevent further harm. The sale of Infowars comes after Jones was found liable for defamation and ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion in damages to the families.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, the controversy magnet of the Republican party, is once again making waves with her outlandish claims. During an interview with the infamous conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, she alleged that Dominion Voting Systems software was ‘switching’ votes in her district from Republicans to Democrats. This claim, reminiscent of the baseless accusations made by Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election, has been met with widespread disbelief and ridicule.
It’s baffling how someone in a position of power can continue to peddle such dangerous falsehoods without facing consequences. Dominion Voting Systems, the target of these unfounded accusations, recently won a hefty sum from Fox News in a defamation lawsuit.… Continue reading
It’s mind-boggling to think that there are individuals out there who genuinely believe the outrageous claims being made by Alex Jones. The idea that Kamala Harris is controlling hurricanes using so-called ‘weather weapons’ is not only preposterous but also dangerous in its implications. One has to wonder where Jones comes up with these wild theories and why anyone would continue to support his platform despite his track record of spreading lies.
The fact that people are actually buying into this madness is truly concerning. The audacity to accuse Vice President Harris of such absurd actions, especially when the evidence points to the contrary, speaks volumes about the level of delusion present in some circles.… Continue reading
I can’t contain my excitement at the news that a judge is set to approve auctions liquidating Alex Jones’ Infowars to help pay the Sandy Hook families. It’s about time that justice catches up to someone like Jones, who has shamelessly exploited and profited off of people’s vulnerabilities and tragedies. The fact that Erica Lafferty has had to struggle to pay for cancer treatment while Jones flaunted his wealth is simply infuriating.
I applaud the decision to auction off Infowars assets and hold Jones accountable for his actions. It’s a small step towards ensuring that those who spread lies and misinformation for personal gain face consequences.… Continue reading
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