Austin-based Infowars won't be acquired by The Onion. That is, at least for now.
A successful last-minute appeal by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones means his flagship platform won't be turned over to the satirical media outlet until after a hearing next month.
The move by Jones' attorneys preserves the status quo of his platform. Infowars was set to be acquired by The Onion, which aimed to revamp the site and give profits to the Sandy Hook Elementary families Jones was accused of defaming. Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion in damages in 2022 and filed for bankruptcy.
Attorney Mark Bankston, who represents families in the Texas case against Jones, said Jones' successful appeal is part of a frustratingly familiar pattern. He said Jones has avoided paying anything to the victims for years.
Published April 30, 2026 at 5:44 PM CDT
Austin-based Infowars won't be acquired by The Onion. That is, at least for now.
A successful last-minute appeal by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones means his flagship platform won't be turned over to the satirical media outlet until after a hearing next month.
The move by Jones' attorneys preserves the status quo of his platform. Infowars was set to be acquired by The Onion, which aimed to revamp the site and give profits to the Sandy Hook Elementary families Jones was accused of defaming. Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion in damages in 2022 and filed for bankruptcy.
Attorney Mark Bankston, who represents families in the Texas case against Jones, said Jones' successful appeal is part of a frustratingly familiar pattern. He said Jones has avoided paying anything to the victims for years.
NewsFlash.... Alex Jones didn't kill anybody at Sandy Hook. ✌️ ✌️