Infowars

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

Legal Halt: Judge Temporarily Blocks The Onion’s Acquisition of Infowars Amid Auction Dispute

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A federal judge has imposed a temporary halt on the proposed acquisition of the controversial news platform Infowars by the satirical media company The Onion due to concerns surrounding the auction process. This unexpected move puts the spotlight on the legal wrangling over the ownership of Infowars, which has been mired in financial and legal troubles following a series of defamation lawsuits. The decision came after a hearing in which it was argued that the auction process for Infowars’ assets might not have been conducted fairly, raising doubts about whether all potential bidders were given … Read more