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The Onion Buys Infowars
The satirical news website The Onion acquired Infowars, the platform of Alex Jones, following a bankruptcy resulting from a defamation lawsuit related to the Sandy Hook shooting.
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- Who funded The Onion's purchase of Infowars?
- The Onion plans to transform Infowars into a satirical platform, marking a significant shift from its previous dissemination of harmful conspiracy theories. This move has generated mixed reactions.
- Why did Alex Jones face significant legal issues?
- The Onion, a satirical news website, purchased Infowars at an undisclosed price during a bankruptcy auction. The purchase was reportedly funded by some of the Sandy Hook families.
- What is The Onion's intended relaunch date for Infowars?
- Jones's Infowars platform spread numerous conspiracy theories, including the false claim that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. This led to numerous lawsuits and ultimately his financial ruin.
- Who bought Infowars and what is their plan for the platform?
- Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars, was forced into bankruptcy after being ordered to pay a $1.4 billion defamation settlement to the families of Sandy Hook victims.
- What role did the Sandy Hook shooting play in the Infowars saga?
- Infowars will relaunch in January 2025 as a parody of itself, according to The Onion. Everytown For Gun Safety, an anti-gun violence organization, will be its first major advertiser.