Alex Jones vs. The Onion: InfoWars Host Defiant as Show Shuts Down
Alex Jones signed off from InfoWars with a defiant message as the platform went dark due to a court-ordered halt in funding, amid an ongoing legal battle over the liquidation of his assets to pay defamation judgments related to Sandy Hook conspiracy theories. The satirical outlet The Onion is seeking temporary control of InfoWars' intellectual property to parody the brand and generate funds for victims' families, but a recent appeals court decision has temporarily blocked the transfer. Jones claims the shutdown is temporary and vows to continue broadcasting through new platforms while legal proceedings unfold.
- ▪Alex Jones' InfoWars platform ceased operations after a court-appointed receiver stopped covering its expenses.
- ▪The Onion is pursuing a short-term license to take over InfoWars' trademarks and digital platforms to generate revenue for Sandy Hook victims' families.
- ▪The Texas Third Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the transfer of InfoWars assets following an emergency request from Jones' legal team.
- ▪Jones has been found liable for promoting false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, leading to over $1 billion in defamation judgments.
- ▪The Onion argues its takeover would parody InfoWars and help compensate victims through merchandise and digital operations.
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By Anna SkinnerAssociate EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Alex Jones signed off his final InfoWars broadcast this week with defiance and bravado, promising a comeback, even as his long‑running conspiracy platform went dark amid an intensifying legal battle with the satirical news outlet The Onion over control of the brand.The Austin, Texas‑based show, which Jones has hosted for more than two decades, shut down after a court‑appointed receiver overseeing his assets stopped covering operating expenses.
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