Infowars

Judge Blocks Infowars Acquisition by Satirical Giant The Onion

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AUSTIN, Texas — A judge has dismissed a proposal for the satirical news website The Onion to acquire the controversial media outlet Infowars. The decision came after careful consideration of the financial and regulatory implications surrounding the potential transaction between the two distinctly different media entities. Infowars, known for its far-right conspiracy theories, sought a new owner amidst financial turmoil provoked by legal challenges and public controversy. The Onion, which consistently blends humor and satire in its reporting, appeared as an unexpected bidder in what turned into a complex legal and business spectacle. The rejection … Read more

Judge Halts The Onion’s Purchase of Infowars, Orders New Sale Process Amid Dispute Claims

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HOUSTON — A U.S. bankruptcy judge has halted the purchase of the controversial Infowars website by the satirical news outlet The Onion. Judge Christopher Lopez of Houston ruled on Tuesday, following a two-day hearing, that the bankruptcy auction held in November, which had initially awarded the website to The Onion for $7 million, did not achieve the highest possible bids due to insufficient competitive bidding. The November auction came under scrutiny after Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars known for his conspiracy theories, filed for bankruptcy in 2022. This legal move was a response to … Read more

Bankruptcy Judge Blocks The Onion’s Bid to Acquire Alex Jones’ Infowars, Citing Flawed Auction Process

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In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has voided the sale of Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to the satirical media company The Onion, citing various procedural flaws in the auction process. The decision was issued late Tuesday by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez, who highlighted significant concerns over the transparency and fairness of the auction that took place last month. Judge Lopez pointed out a “lack of transparency” and an “uneven playing field” in the auction procedures, suggesting that the process did not adequately maximize the potential recovery for creditors. These creditors include … Read more

Alex Jones Challenges The Onion’s $1.75 Million Infowars Purchase in Court

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NEW YORK — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has launched a vehement objection against the sale of his Infowars platform, claiming collusion in the auction process. In a dramatic turn in a bankruptcy court, Jones challenged The Onion’s winning bid of $1.75 million to acquire the controversial media site, labeling it as absurdly low compared to higher offers submitted. Jones, notorious for his conspiratorial claims regarding the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, accused both The Onion and the families affected by the tragedy of participating in what he termed “collusive bidding.” The distressing events of … Read more