The Onion Wins Bid for Infowars, Plans to Relaunch as Parody
The satirical news publication The Onion has won the bidding for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, with the help of families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes over $1 billion in defamation judgments.
Purchase of Infowars Assets
The Onion acquired Infowars’ website, social media accounts, studio in Austin, Texas, trademarks, and video archive for an undisclosed sales price. The sale turns over Jones’ company, which has peddled in conspiracy and misinformation for decades, to The Onion, which plans to relaunch the platform as a parody in January.
Sandy Hook Families’ Reaction
Robbie Parker, whose daughter Emilie was killed in the 2012 shooting in Connecticut, said in a statement provided by his lawyers, “The dissolution of Alex Jones’ assets and the death of Infowars is the justice we have long awaited and fought for.”
The Onion’s Plan
The Onion plans to relaunch the Infowars website in January with satire aimed at conspiracy theorists and right-wing personalities, as well as educational information about gun violence prevention from the group Everytown for Gun Safety. The organization will be the exclusive advertiser on the new Infowars website.
Alex Jones’ Reaction
Jones was angry and defiant, vowing to challenge the sale and auction process in court. He later announced his show was being shut down and resumed his broadcast from a new location, claiming the takeover by The Onion was premature and citing conspiracy theories.
Conclusion
The sale of Infowars to The Onion marks a significant step towards holding Alex Jones accountable for his actions and promoting truth and accuracy in journalism. The Onion’s plan to relaunch the platform as a parody is a clever and humorous way to address the harm caused by Jones’ conspiracy theories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the sales price of Infowars? A: The sales price was undisclosed.
Q: Who acquired Infowars’ assets? A: The satirical news publication The Onion acquired Infowars’ assets.
Q: What is The Onion’s plan for the Infowars platform? A: The Onion plans to relaunch the Infowars website in January with satire aimed at conspiracy theorists and right-wing personalities, as well as educational information about gun violence prevention from the group Everytown for Gun Safety.
Q: What is Alex Jones’ reaction to the sale? A: Jones was angry and defiant, vowing to challenge the sale and auction process in court.
Q: Will Alex Jones’ personal X account be sold? A: The bankruptcy judge is deciding whether Jones’ personal accounts can be sold off at the trustee’s request.
