Satire Publication The Onion Buys Alex Jones Infowars At Auction With Help From Sandy Hook Families

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Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families
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Satire Publication The Onion Buys Alex Jones' Infowars at Auction with Help from Sandy Hook Families

The Onion's Winning Bid of $500,000 Included Contributions from Families Affected by Jones' Hate Speech

The satirical publication The Onion has purchased conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars website and brand at auction following Jones' recent bankruptcy filing. The winning bid of $500,000 included contributions from families affected by Jones' hate speech, who have long sought to hold him accountable for his actions.

A Symbolic Victory for Families Seeking Justice

For the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the purchase of Infowars represents a symbolic victory. Jones repeatedly claimed that the shooting was a hoax, causing immeasurable pain and suffering to the families of the victims. The Onion's purchase sends a clear message that hate speech and disinformation will not be tolerated.

Infowars' New Owners Promise to Use the Platform to Combat Misinformation

The Onion's new owners have promised to use the Infowars platform to combat misinformation and promote truth. They plan to create a space where people can find accurate information and engage in respectful dialogue.

The Future of Infowars

The Onion's acquisition of Infowars is a major development in the fight against misinformation and hate speech. It remains to be seen how the publication will use the platform, but it is clear that they intend to use it for good.

Timeline of Events

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  • 2012: Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurs.
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  • 2016: Alex Jones begins claiming that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax.
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  • 2018: Families of Sandy Hook victims file a lawsuit against Jones.
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  • 2022: Jones files for bankruptcy.
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  • 2023: The Onion purchases Infowars at auction.
  • Additional Information

    * Sandy Hook Promise * Southern Poverty Law Center * Snopes