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The Onion Buys InfoWars
The satirical news website The Onion purchased the conspiracy-theory website InfoWars from Alex Jones, who was facing financial difficulties after being ordered to pay massive sums in defamation lawsuits.
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- Why did The Onion buy InfoWars?
- The Onion, a satirical news website, has purchased Alex Jones's InfoWars, a site known for spreading conspiracy theories. This acquisition follows Jones's legal battles and significant financial losses due to defamation lawsuits.
- What is the purchase price of InfoWars?
- The terms of the deal between The Onion and Alex Jones are not publicly known; the exact purchase price for InfoWars remains undisclosed. The Onion has stated it plans to use the platform for comedic purposes.
- What are The Onion's plans for InfoWars?
- Following the acquisition, InfoWars' website is currently unavailable. The Onion announced plans to use the site humorously, including allowing an anti-gun violence organization to advertise.
- What legal troubles led to the sale of InfoWars?
- Alex Jones, the founder of InfoWars, has been ordered to pay over \$1 billion in damages due to his promotion of false narratives, such as claiming the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. This resulted in financial difficulties and the eventual auctioning of InfoWars.
- How did Alex Jones react to the sale of InfoWars?
- Alex Jones expressed anger over the sale of InfoWars, claiming it was an attempt to silence him by the Democrats in collaboration with The Onion, although he provided no evidence to support his claims.