Infowars, founded by Alex Jones in 1999, is a controversial platform known for promoting conspiracy theories and far-right political views
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. Over the years, it has gained notoriety for spreading misinformation and fake news, including claims about events like the 9/11 attacks and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
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In recent developments, Infowars has been embroiled in legal battles, particularly with the families of the Sandy Hook victims
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. Jones was ordered to pay over $1.4 billion in defamation damages for falsely claiming the shooting was a hoax
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. This led to Infowars filing for bankruptcy in 2022
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A bankruptcy auction was held to sell Infowars’ assets, and initially, The Onion, a satirical news outlet, won the bid with plans to transform Infowars into a parody
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. However, the sale was later voided by a judge due to flaws in the bidding process
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. Now, a company linked to Alex Jones has doubled its offer to over $7 million to buy Infowars, and the future of the platform remains uncertain
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If you’re interested in more details, you can watch this YouTube video about the ongoing saga of Infowars and its legal troubles.
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en.wikipedia.org
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The Associated Press | MSN
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