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(Media News) Alex Jones’ Infowars to be Auctioned Off to Pay $1 Billion Sandy Hook Judgment

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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars media platform will be sold in auctions to help pay over $1 billion owed to Sandy Hook victims’ families. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez said he would approve the auctions starting in November, following the liquidation of Jones’ bankruptcy. A trustee will control all assets of Free Speech Systems, Infowars’ parent company.

Jones plans to continue his shows. He suggested that supporters might buy Infowars’ assets, allowing him to work under the brand. He also said, “The assets… can be sold,” and mentioned potential “patriot buyers.”

Jones filed for bankruptcy after losing nearly $1.5 billion in defamation lawsuits over his claims that the 2012 school shooting was a hoax. Parents of victims testified about being harassed by Jones’ followers.

The auctions will include Infowars’ intellectual property and equipment. Meanwhile, the Sandy Hook families seek control over Jones’ personal social media accounts and future earnings. The legal battle over Jones’ assets, including claims of a $50 million debt to another Jones-owned company, remains unresolved.