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Tue, December 10, 2024
[ 01:04 AM ] - United States, The Marietta Times
The Onion's bid to buy Infowars goes before judge

The Onion's bid to buy Infowars goes before judge


Published on 2024-12-10 01:04:12 - The Marietta Times
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  • A bid by The Onion satirical news outlet to buy Alex Jones' conspiracy theory platform Infowars is scheduled to return Monday to a Texas courtroom, where a judge will be deciding whether a bankruptcy auction was properly run as Jones alleges collusion and fraud.

The article from The Marietta Times discusses a unique legal proceeding where The Onion, known for its satirical news, has made a bid to purchase Infowars, the controversial media platform run by Alex Jones. This bid is currently under review by a judge. The Onion's proposal comes at a time when Infowars is facing significant financial and legal challenges due to multiple defamation lawsuits stemming from Jones' false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The satirical nature of The Onion's bid has sparked discussions on the implications of such a merger, blending satire with conspiracy theories, and how it might affect the landscape of media and misinformation. The judge's decision could set a precedent for how media companies handle the acquisition of platforms known for spreading conspiracy theories.

Read the Full The Marietta Times Article at:
[ https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/entertainment/2024/12/the-onions-bid-to-buy-infowars-goes-before-judge/ ]

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