Alex Jones’ Infowars Broadcasts May End Next Week
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars broadcasts could end next week as he faces a court-ordered auction of his company’s assets to help pay the more than $1 billion defamation judgment he owes families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Potential Buyers Emerge
Both opponents and supporters of the bombastic internet show and radio host have expressed interest in bidding on the Infowars properties he has built over the past 25 years. They include Roger Stone, an ally of Jones and President-elect Donald Trump, and anti-Jones progressive media groups. If Jones supporters buy the assets, he could end up staying on Infowars.
Up for Sale
Up for sale are everything from Jones’ studio desk to Infowars’ name, video archive, social media accounts, and product trademarks. Buyers can even purchase an armored truck and video cameras. For now, Jones’ personal social media, including his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, with 3 million followers, are not up for sale, but court proceedings on whether they should be auctioned are pending.
Auction Process
The deadline to submit bids and nondisclosure agreements on the Infowars assets is Friday afternoon. After the bids are reviewed, prospective buyers deemed qualified will be invited to a live auction that could see multiple bidding rounds next Wednesday. Any items not sold will be put up at another auction on Dec. 10.
Jones’ Confidence
Jones has expressed confidence that supporters — whom he did not name — will buy the assets of Infowars and its parent company, Free Speech Systems, allowing him to continue using its platforms. He also appears to be preparing for losing the brand because he has set up new websites and social media accounts and has been directing his audience to them.
Impact on Sandy Hook Families
The auctions resulted from Jones’ personal bankruptcy case, which he filed in late 2022 after the Sandy Hook families were awarded nearly $1.5 billion in damages in lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas over his claims that the school shooting was a hoax. Many of Jones’ personal assets also are being liquidated to help pay the judgment. The proceeds from the sales will go to creditors including the Sandy Hook families, who have not yet received any money from Jones and his company.
Conclusion
The fate of Infowars remains uncertain, with both supporters and detractors vying to buy the assets. While Jones may be confident that his supporters will prevail, his detractors are eager to take down the brand and turn it into something else. Regardless of the outcome, the auctions mark an important milestone in the yearslong fight to hold Jones accountable for his actions.
FAQs
Q: What is the total value of Infowars’ properties and holdings?
A: According to court documents, Free Speech Systems listed the total value of its properties and holdings at $18 million.
Q: How much money do the auctions aim to raise?
A: It’s unclear how much money the auctions might bring in, but the proceeds will go to creditors including the Sandy Hook families.
Q: Who has expressed interest in buying Infowars?
A: Both opponents and supporters of Alex Jones have expressed interest, including Roger Stone, an ally of Jones and President-elect Donald Trump, and anti-Jones progressive media groups.
Q: What will happen to Jones’ personal social media accounts?
A: Jones’ personal social media accounts, including his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, with 3 million followers, are not up for sale, but court proceedings on whether they should be auctioned are pending.
