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Infowars Auction: Supporters and Detractors Vie for Control
The assets of Alex Jones' Infowars are to be auctioned off, with both supporters and opponents expressing interest in the bidding.
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- What legal case led to the Infowars auction?
- The auction is a result of Alex Jones' bankruptcy filing following multi-million dollar defamation judgments against him for his false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
- What assets are included in the Infowars auction?
- The Infowars auction includes assets such as the company name, studio equipment, and social media accounts. The proceeds will be used to pay the defamation judgments awarded to the Sandy Hook victims' families.
- Who are some of the potential buyers of Infowars?
- Roger Stone, a supporter of Alex Jones, and several progressive media groups have expressed interest in purchasing Infowars. The outcome will depend on who submits the winning bid at the auction.
- What are the possible outcomes of the Infowars auction?
- While Jones has expressed optimism about supporters acquiring Infowars, his detractors hope to use the purchase to counter Jones' spread of misinformation. The final result remains uncertain.
- What are the differing motivations of potential buyers of Infowars?
- Both supporters and detractors of Alex Jones have expressed intentions to bid. Supporters hope to keep Infowars operational under Jones, while detractors intend to transform the platform into something opposing Jones' views.