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The Onion's bid to buy Infowars goes before U.S. judge as Alex Jones tries stopping sale


Published on 2024-12-09 11:22:54 - The Globe and Mail
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  • A U.S. bankruptcy judge is set to hear testimony about the auction and how a trustee chose The Onion over the only other bidder - a company affiliated with Jones that offered twice as much money

The satirical news site The Onion has made a bid to purchase Infowars, the conspiracy theory website run by Alex Jones, in a move that has now gone before a U.S. judge. This unusual acquisition attempt comes as part of the bankruptcy proceedings of Free Speech Systems, Infowars' parent company, following a series of defamation lawsuits against Jones for falsely claiming that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. The Onion's bid, which is both humorous and symbolic, aims to highlight the absurdity of Infowars' content by suggesting they would continue its operations in a satirical manner. The proposal has sparked discussions on the nature of free speech, satire, and the legal boundaries of media content. The judge's decision on this matter could set a precedent for how such cases are handled in the future, blending elements of legal, media, and cultural commentary.

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