(TheIndependentStar.com) – Described as a huge victory for free speech, a federal judge has blocked the sale of Infowars to liberal satirical outlet The Onion.
See the Onion’s full statement down below.
The ruling preserves Alex Jones’ ability to continue broadcasting from his Austin headquarters.
It also thwarted attempts by left-wing activists to silence one of America’s most outspoken conservative voices.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez rejected the controversial auction of Infowars, citing significant flaws in the bidding process.
The judge’s decision comes as a blow to Sandy Hook families and their attorneys, who had backed The Onion’s bid in an attempt to gain control of Jones’ platform.
Judge Lopez criticized the auction for leaving “a lot of money on the table” that could have benefited creditors, including the Sandy Hook families.
He noted that only two bidders participated: The Onion offered $1.75 million and a Jones-associated company bid $3.5 million.
“This should have been opened back up, and it should have been opened back up for everybody,” Judge Lopez stated, highlighting the auction’s shortcomings.
The Onion, backed by Sandy Hook families, had planned to transform Infowars into a parody site, effectively silencing Jones.
This move was seen by many as an attempt to weaponize bankruptcy proceedings against a major conservative voice.
Jones, who did not attend the proceedings, celebrated the judge’s decision on air. He stated, “We can celebrate the judge doing the right thing with the most ridiculous, fraudulent auction known in human history.”
The ruling allows Jones to maintain control of his operations in Austin, Texas, at least temporarily.
While the Sandy Hook families and their attorneys expressed disappointment, Jones continues to appeal the $1.5 billion judgments against him, citing his First Amendment rights.
“I can’t imagine the judge would certify this fraud,” Jones had said earlier, criticizing the auction process as “ridiculous” and “fraudulent.”
BREAKING: The Onions ILLEGAL purchase of Infowars has been BLOCKED by a federal judge!
Finally, a judge that follows the law!
Here’s the statement of defeat from The Onion. pic.twitter.com/opPdzUB6UC
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) December 11, 2024
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