A Texas judge is set to hear arguments Monday on whether the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars platform to satirical outlet The Onion was fair, following claims of collusion and fraud from Jones and his affiliated company, First United American Companies.
In November’s bankruptcy auction, The Onion offered $1.75 million, aiming to turn Infowars into a parody site. Jones’ company bid $3.5 million. Despite the higher offer, trustee Christopher Murray selected The Onion‘s bid, citing additional benefits for creditors. Most proceeds will go to families of Sandy Hook victims after Jones was ordered to pay $1.5 billion for defamation.
Jones, who has acknowledged the 2012 shooting, has set up backup platforms in case The Onion wins ownership.
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