In a surprising twist, a federal judge has paused the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to the satirical outlet The Onion following allegations of foul play in the bankruptcy auction. Jones and his legal team claim the process was rigged, accusing the U.S. Trustee of favoring The Onion while sidelining higher bids.
Jones, who owes over $1 billion in defamation judgments tied to the Sandy Hook shooting, blasted the auction process as secretive and unfair. “This was not a real auction,” he asserted on social media. “They hid it from the public, ignored higher offers, and gave it to The Onion because it fits their agenda to silence free speech.”
The bankruptcy auction aimed to sell Infowars and its parent company, Free Speech Systems, to cover Jones’ massive legal debts. But according to Jones, the auction wasn’t publicly advertised, barring many potential bidders. He also alleges the Trustee ignored higher offers in favor of The Onion, fueling suspicions about the auction’s integrity.
Breaking: Federal Judge Blocks Sale Of Infowars To The Onion! Judge orders evidentiary hearing to discover what really happened. pic.twitter.com/DS0f9vrl2G
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) November 15, 2024
The judge’s temporary halt will give time for an evidentiary hearing to dig into these claims. Legal experts believe the outcome could set a benchmark for future high-profile bankruptcy cases involving media entities.
Meanwhile, The Onion had announced plans to transform Infowars into a humor-driven platform, sparking mixed reactions. For Jones’ supporters, the sale felt like a calculated effort to dismantle a dissenting voice in the media landscape. Critics, however, viewed it as a poetic end to a platform notorious for spreading conspiracy theories.
The upcoming hearing will focus on the Trustee’s actions, the transparency of the auction, and whether the bidding process was above board. With millions of dollars and the fate of Infowars hanging in the balance, the case is drawing widespread attention.
As this legal battle unfolds, it raises broader questions about fairness in bankruptcy proceedings and the future of independent media. Whether Infowars can weather this storm or become another casualty in the fight over free speech remains uncertain.
