Judge Rejects Sale of Infowars to The Onion, Citing Flaws and Sandy Hook Families' Interests

Judge Rejects Sale of Infowars to The Onion, Citing Flaws and Sandy Hook Families' Interests

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Updated 15 days ago

Auction Sale and Judge's Decision

A federal judge in rejected the sale of ' to , highlighting flaws in the auction process and concerns over the financial outcome for Sandy Hook families.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez criticized the bids as insufficient compared to the nearly $1.5 billion Jones owes due to defamation lawsuits, suggesting "a lot of money left on the table" for the families.

Responses and Future Steps

The Onion expressed disappointment but remains committed to seeking a resolution benefiting the Sandy Hook families, while Alex Jones celebrated the decision, labeling the auction "fraudulent."

The bankruptcy case's next steps are uncertain, with Judge Lopez leaving it to the auction trustee, amid ongoing efforts by Sandy Hook families to hold Jones accountable for the harm caused.
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