Judge Temporarily Halts The Onion's Purchase of Infowars

The sale of Alex Jones' controversial platform to the satirical news outlet is under scrutiny by a Texas bankruptcy court.

The Onion's acquisition of Infowars is paused as a judge reviews the auction process following complaints from Alex Jones' legal team.
The Onion plans to transform Infowars into a satirical platform, with backing from Sandy Hook families who supported the bid.
Infowars was up for auction after Jones was ordered to pay over $1 billion in damages for defamation related to Sandy Hook claims.
Jones has already started broadcasting from a new site, indicating his intent to continue his media presence outside of Infowars.
The court will hold an evidentiary hearing next week to assess the auction's transparency and the selection of The Onion's bid.