In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has blocked the sale of Infowars to satirical news outlet The Onion.
The decision, handed down by Judge Christopher Lopez on Tuesday, comes after Infowars founder Alex Jones alleged illegal collusion in the bankruptcy auction process.
The Onion had emerged as the winning bidder on November 14th, beating out a company affiliated with Jones. Their plan was to oust Jones and transform Infowars into a parody platform starting in January.
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However, Judge Lopez criticized the auction process, deeming it flawed and stating that it failed to maximize returns for the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, who are owed millions in damages due to Jones’s false claims about the tragedy.
While acknowledging issues with the auction, Judge Lopez did not find any evidence of wrongdoing. However, his decision ultimately keeps Jones at the helm of Infowars, preventing The Onion from acquiring and satirizing the controversial platform.
This unexpected outcome leaves the future of Infowars uncertain. While Jones retains control for now, the company remains in bankruptcy proceedings, and its long-term fate hangs in the balance.
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