In a jaw-dropping twist, a company tied to Alex Jones is calling foul play over The Onion’s audacious winning bid for the infamous Infowars platform. Accusing the satirical news outlet and Sandy Hook families of collusion, Jones’ allies have taken the battle to federal court, demanding the deal be scrapped.
The bankruptcy auction, part of Jones’ liquidation after a staggering $1.5 billion defamation payout to Sandy Hook families, has taken a surreal turn. While The Onion reportedly plans to transform Infowars into a parody site, Jones-affiliated First United American Companies (FUAC) is fighting tooth and nail to reclaim the controversial media platform.
The Battle Over Infowars: Collusion or Clever Strategy?
FUAC, which bid $3.5 million—double The Onion’s $1.75 million—claims the auction was “rigged.” Their legal team has accused the bankruptcy trustee and Sandy Hook families of orchestrating a backroom deal, claiming The Onion’s bid included “Monopoly money” incentives that unfairly tipped the scales. These incentives included the families agreeing to forgo their share of proceeds to benefit other creditors.
Walter Cicack, the lawyer representing FUAC, blasted the process, alleging the trustee’s decision to skip a live auction violated transparency rules. Cicack also argued that the secretive process undermined legitimate competition, stating, “The rules were bent to serve an agenda.”
But the trustee, Christopher Murray, fired back, calling the accusations baseless. “The creditors ended up significantly better off,” Murray argued, emphasizing that maximizing returns for creditors is his top priority.
Infowars’ Future as a Parody Site?
Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion’s parent company, didn’t hold back. “We’re not surprised Jones and his allies are spinning wild conspiracies—again,” Collins quipped. He also revealed The Onion’s bold vision for Infowars: a satire-packed hub targeting conspiracy theorists and promoting gun violence prevention.
Over the weekend, Collins took to social media, writing, “We won the bid fair and square—shocker: the old Infowars crew isn’t thrilled about it.”
The Court Drama Deepens
Judge Christopher Lopez has ordered a hearing to unravel the chaos surrounding the sale, signaling concerns about transparency. FUAC insists their bid was superior and slammed The Onion’s winning offer as a ploy to achieve a politically motivated outcome.
Meanwhile, Jones himself has gone on the offensive, calling the auction a “fraud” on his show and social media.
What’s Next for Infowars?
The court’s final decision could reshape the fate of Infowars—and add another layer of infamy to Alex Jones’ legacy. Will The Onion get the last laugh, or will Jones’ allies reclaim their controversial platform?
Stay tuned—this saga is far from over, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
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