Acquisition Details
won the bidding for ’ at a bankruptcy auction, with support from families of Sandy Hook victims, aiming to dissolve Jones' assets linked to over $1 billion in defamation judgments.
The sale price remains undisclosed, and the satirical publication has not clarified its future plans for the acquired assets, which include the Infowars website, social media accounts, and trademarks.
Legal and Emotional Repercussions
Alex Jones intends to file legal challenges against The Onion's acquisition, expressing distress during a live broadcast from Infowars studios.
Families of Sandy Hook victims, traumatized by Jones' defamation through his claims that the shooting was staged, collaborated with The Onion to acquire Infowars, seeking justice and closure.