“Rigged and Illegal!” Alex Jones Explodes as Judge Christopher M. Lopez Freezes The Onion’s Shocking Bid for Infowars, Citing Transparency and Fairness Concerns

Judge Halts The Onion’s Infowars Bid Amid Intense Auction Controversy

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has temporarily blocked The Onion’s attempt to acquire Alex Jones’s Infowars network, citing concerns over the legitimacy and transparency of the auction process. Jones, the controversial broadcaster and conspiracy theorist, has attacked the process, calling it “rigged” and “fake.”

A Bold Move Backed by Sandy Hook Families
The Onion, known for its satirical edge, placed a bid for Infowars with the support of families impacted by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. These families, who won a $1.4 billion defamation case against Jones in 2022, see the bid as more than financial—it represents a stand against the harm caused by Jones’s false claims about the 2012 school shooting.

Judge Lopez Raises Concerns Over Fairness
Judge Christopher M. Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has ordered a review of the auction’s procedures. “I’m not concerned with who wins the auction but with ensuring the process is fair and transparent,” Judge Lopez stated. He added, “Nobody should feel comfortable with what has transpired so far.” The court has yet to set a date for a hearing to examine the auction’s integrity.

Jones Claims the Process Was Rigged
Alex Jones has launched a public tirade against the auction, accusing the organizers of impropriety. In a series of online videos, Jones called it “a private, secret sale… outright illegal.” He also criticized the payment method allegedly used by The Onion, referring to it as a “weird FIAT thing,” likely referencing cryptocurrency, and claimed this violated court rules.

The Onion Defends Its Actions
The Onion has firmly defended its participation in the auction, emphasizing that its bid was both lawful and a statement of solidarity with the Sandy Hook families. The unexpected involvement of the satirical publication has brought widespread attention to the case, further intensifying public interest.

Legal Battle Looms Over Infowars Auction
The court’s upcoming review will determine whether the auction process complied with legal standards. This development marks another twist in the ongoing fallout from Jones’s defamation lawsuits and raises significant questions about the future of his controversial media empire.