Judge Overturns Infowars Auction, Citing Concerns Over Sale Process

The bankruptcy court rejected The Onion's bid for Infowars, questioning the auction's structure and directing a new plan within 30 days.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez invalidated the sale of Infowars to The Onion, citing issues with the sealed-bid auction format and potential for higher offers.
The Onion's $7 million bid, partially backed by Sandy Hook families waiving their claims, was deemed too complex and undervalued by the court.
The only other bid, $3.5 million from a company linked to Alex Jones, was also considered insufficient to maximize creditor recovery.
Judge Lopez directed trustee Christopher Murray to propose a new strategy within 30 days, leaving the future of Infowars uncertain.
Alex Jones, who still owes over $1 billion in defamation damages to Sandy Hook families, continues to operate Infowars while the case progresses.