Texas Judge Blocks Onion's Infowars Purchase

A Texas judge has temporarily halted The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars, citing concerns over the transparency and fairness of the auction process. Judge Christopher Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing to review the sale, questioning the legitimacy of the bidding, which did not allow for competitive outbidding. Jones and his legal team have claimed the auction process was manipulated to favor The Onion, alleging that rules were changed at the last minute to facilitate this outcome. The Onion's bid was reportedly made with the backing of families of Sandy Hook victims, who have been awarded nearly $1.5 billion in damages from Jones due to his defamatory claims about the 2012 shooting. Judge Lopez emphasized his focus on ensuring a fair process over who ultimately wins the auction. The exact date for the hearing has yet to be announced.