Judge Rejects Sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion Amid Bankruptcy Dispute

In a significant development, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez has rejected the sale of Alex Jones‘ Infowars to the satirical news outlet The Onion. This decision, made on December 11, 2024, allows Alex Jones to maintain control over Infowars, which is based in Austin, Texas.

The Onion had previously won a bid for Infowars last month but faced opposition from Alex Jones, who alleged that fraud was involved in the bankruptcy auction process. Jones has been embroiled in several legal battles, including a $1.4 billion judgment against him for his claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.

The sale was also complicated by objections from other parties, including Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), and the Sandy Hook families who were seeking compensation as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. The dispute highlighted the complex and contentious nature of the bankruptcy auction.

This ruling means that The Onion’s plans to acquire Infowars and potentially relaunch the platform without Alex Jones at the helm have been thwarted. The decision is a temporary reprieve for Jones, who continues to face significant legal and financial challenges.