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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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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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
I have been following the news closely, eagerly awaiting the day when the bankruptcy trustee would finally disclose the plan to shut down Alex Jones’ Infowars and liquidate his assets. I cannot express the sense of satisfaction and relief I felt when I read that justice might finally be catching up to this purveyor of dangerous misinformation and conspiracy theories.
It’s about time that someone took a stand against Alex Jones and his toxic brand of fear-mongering. For too long, he has spewed lies and deceit, profiting off the pain and suffering of others. The fact that Infowars was ever considered an asset is mind-boggling to me.… Continue reading
I recently came across some news that caught my attention – a judge approving the liquidation of Alex Jones’ personal assets to pay Sandy Hook victims’ families. As I delved deeper into the details, I was both shocked and relieved by the outcome. To think that someone could spread lies and conspiracy theories, enriching themselves in the process, while causing immeasurable harm to the families affected by the Sandy Hook tragedy is beyond comprehension.
The fact that Jones used his media platform, InfoWars, to poison public discourse with falsehoods is despicable. The pain and suffering he has caused to those who lost loved ones in such a tragic event is inconceivable.… Continue reading
Alex Jones, the infamous conspiracy theorist and host of InfoWars, has finally faced the consequences of his despicable actions. After years of trolling parents who lost their children in the Sandy Hook school shooting, Jones now finds himself drowning in a $1.5 billion debt that is non-dischargeable through bankruptcy. The judge has made it clear that he will have to continue paying the families until he settles the debt, leaving Jones essentially broke for the rest of his life.
It’s hard to fathom the level of callousness and cruelty it takes to harass grieving parents, not just once, but repeatedly over the years.… Continue reading
As news broke of the recent developments in Alex Jones’ legal battles, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief and vindication for the families affected by the tragedy of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The fact that Jones has agreed to liquidate his assets to pay the damages owed to these families is a small semblance of justice in a world that often feels devoid of it. For years, Jones spread lies and misinformation, causing untold pain and suffering to those who were already enduring unimaginable grief. The fact that he is now facing the consequences of his actions is a step in the right direction.… Continue reading
I am absolutely floored by the audacity of Alex Jones, the man who spewed vile lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, now crying foul as the families of the victims seek justice. This man, who callously claimed that the tragic event was staged by crisis actors, has inflicted immeasurable pain and suffering on those who lost their loved ones that day. It is despicable that he now seeks to evade responsibility for his heinous actions through bankruptcy reorganization.
Jones and his media company, including Infowars, are facing a $1.5 billion lawsuit from the Sandy Hook families for defamation and emotional distress.… Continue reading
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