The Onion Buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at Bankruptcy Auction
Introduction
In a surprising turn of events, the satirical news publication The Onion has acquired Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction. This acquisition, backed by the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, marks a significant shift in the landscape of media and misinformation.
The Auction
The bankruptcy auction, held earlier this week, saw The Onion emerge as the winning bidder for Infowars. The purchase includes Infowars’ website, social media accounts, studio in Austin, Texas, trademarks, and video archive. The exact sale price has not been disclosed, but the acquisition was made possible with the support of the Sandy Hook families, to whom Jones owes over $1 billion in defamation judgments.
Reactions and Plans
The Onion’s CEO, Ben Collins, announced plans to transform Infowars into a platform for satire and humor. In a statement, Collins mentioned that the new Infowars will feature content from well-known internet humor writers and content creators. The Onion’s exclusive launch advertiser will be Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun violence prevention organization.
Impact on Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars, confirmed the sale in a video posted on social media. He expressed his intention to challenge the acquisition legally and mentioned plans to continue his broadcasts from a new studio. The sale of Infowars is part of a court-ordered liquidation of Jones’ assets following his defamation lawsuits.
Conclusion
The acquisition of Infowars by The Onion represents a unique blend of satire and serious commentary on the dangers of misinformation. As The Onion prepares to relaunch Infowars in January, the media landscape is set for an intriguing transformation.
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