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Mother JonesonBluesky1d ago
After years of legal action, the Onion says it has reached an agreement with a bankruptcy receiver to license the Infowars site.
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Analysis Summary
The Onion has reached a licensing deal with the bankruptcy receiver overseeing Infowars, allowing the satirical outlet to take over and rebrand Alex Jones's conspiracy site with comedian Tim Heidecker as creative director. This is the Onion's second attempt after a 2024 bankruptcy auction bid was voided by a judge. The deal still requires court approval from a Texas judge, though NBC San Diego reports the Onion has already launched a rebrand under the licensing arrangement.
Claims Analysis (5)
โThe Onion has reached an agreement with a bankruptcy receiver to license the Infowars siteโ
Confirmed by NYT, Bloomberg Law, Guardian, Hollywood Reporter, NBC San Diego, and Onion CEO Ben Collins's public statement.
โThis is The Onion's second attempt to acquire Infowarsโ
Article and multiple sources document 2024 bankruptcy auction bid that was voided by judge, followed by current licensing deal.
โInfowars' new creative director will be comedian Tim Heideckerโ
Stated by Onion CEO Ben Collins on Bluesky and confirmed by multiple outlets including Hollywood Reporter.
โThe Onion's bid must still be approved by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in a Texas district courtโ
Article states deal is still pending court approval. Some sources indicate licensing deal already active, suggesting approval may be in progress or conditional.
โAlex Jones lost all lawsuits filed against him in Texas and Connecticut by default after failing to meaningfully participate in discoveryโ
Well-documented legal outcome from Sandy Hook defamation cases; confirmed in multiple news accounts.
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