Judge Denies Sale of Infowars to The Onion

A federal judge in Texas has rejected The Onion's bid to acquire Alex Jones' Infowars, a decision that allows Jones to retain control of the controversial platform for now. The judge cited flaws in the auction process and concerns over transparency, despite the families of Sandy Hook victims supporting The Onion's bid. Jones is facing nearly $1.5 billion in damages from court rulings related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook tragedy, which he called a hoax. The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, had planned to relaunch Infowars as a parody if the acquisition succeeded. Jones celebrated the ruling on his program, denouncing the auction as fraudulent and suggesting a conspiracy against him. The case's next steps remain uncertain as the auction trustee considers options moving forward.