Sandy Hook Families Reach Deal on Alex Jones’ Infowars Sale

HOUSTON, Texas — Families of Sandy Hook victims have resolved their disputes over the division of Alex Jones‘ assets, paving the way for a potential sale of his Infowars platform, attorneys announced during a Monday court hearing.

The agreement, reached between families in Texas and Connecticut, aims to streamline the bankruptcy process of the controversial conspiracy theorist, who was found liable for defamation after falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. The shooting claimed the lives of 20 children and six staff members in Newtown, Connecticut.

Joshua Wolfshohl, an attorney representing the bankruptcy trustee, told U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez that the settlement would help move the case forward and facilitate a new auction of Infowars. “This agreement gets the bankruptcy back on track,” Wolfshohl said.

The families had previously been divided over how to handle Jones’ assets. Texas-based families sought larger cash payments, while Connecticut families prioritized shutting down Infowars. This disagreement derailed an earlier auction attempt, which saw the bankruptcy trustee accept a $1.75 million bid from the parody news site The Onion. Judge Lopez later blocked the sale, criticizing the trustee for not conducting a more competitive auction.

Under the new agreement, Texas families will receive $4 million, with $1 million paid within seven days of court approval. They will also receive 25% of future payments made to the Sandy Hook families, while Connecticut families will receive 75%. The Texas families have also agreed to limit their involvement in the bankruptcy case and support the Connecticut families when needed.

“The settlement with the Texas families is a milestone event and puts the families back on the same side,” said Kyle Kimpler, an attorney for the Connecticut families. Avi Moshenberg, representing the Texas families, echoed the sentiment, stating that both groups are now “100% aligned.”

The resolution comes after courts in Connecticut awarded $1.5 billion in damages to the families, the largest claim in Jones’ bankruptcy. Texas courts awarded $49 million to two parents, while other Texas plaintiffs were unable to proceed with their lawsuits due to the bankruptcy.

Jones’ attorney said he would discuss the agreement with his client. Judge Lopez has scheduled a hearing next week to consider approving the deal.

Meanwhile, the bankruptcy trustee has received a new $3.75 million bid for Infowars from First United American Companies, a firm linked to one of Jones’ supplement businesses. The Onion is also expected to submit a new bid. Wolfshohl stated that both offers will be evaluated before seeking court approval for a new auction.