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Texas judge halts The Onion's winning bid for Alex Jones' Infowars network; 'I personally don't care…'

A Texas judge halted The Onion's successful bid for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars network due to concerns regarding the process of bidding and what the provocateur refers to as a “rigged, fake auction.” Alex Jones has been furious about the exact procedure since the satirical news site's winning bid was revealed on Thursday. The judge stated that “nobody should …

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'I needed this news': The Onion spurs tears of laughter with Infowars takeover

The Onion is making Americans cry tears of laughter over its "revenge" on Alex Jones. News that the satirical news site had purchased the Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist's media platform Infowars — with backing from the families he was found liable for defaming in a $1.4 billion lawsuit — spurred hilarity and joy on social media Thursday. Michaels was not …

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Satirical news firm The Onion buys conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars in auction

The Onion, the satirical news company which used to mock conspiracy theorist Alex Jones through its content, has acquired the latter's media empire, including the far-right website InfoWars. InfoWars, the conspiracy website, used to serve as Jones' main platform. The proceeds from the sale of the company will be used to pay Jones' creditors, including the families of the victims …

Satirical News Outlet The Onion Buys Alex Jones' Infowars At Auction

LOADING ERROR LOADING Alex Jones’ Infowars conspiracy theory media empire was bought by satirical news organization The Onion, the company reported Thursday. Ben Collins, chief executive at The Onion’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron, said on social media that Infowars was bought with the blessing of the Sandy Hook families affected by Jones’ misinformation campaign. Chris Mattei, attorney for the Connecticut …