Alex Jones Warns Infowars May Auction Off Assets Amid Bankruptcy
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- Alex Jones faces a legal battle over the inclusion of his social media accounts in Infowars' bankruptcy auction.
- Jones' attorneys argue that his personal social media accounts should not be sold as they are part of his personal identity.
- The trustee insists that the social accounts are valuable assets used to promote Infowars content, and interest buyers.
- U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez is determining if the social media accounts can be legally sold in the auction.
- The bankruptcy auction coincides with Jones' significant debt to Sandy Hook families from defamation lawsuits.
- If sold, Jones' social media assets might be used for varying purposes, raising concerns about potential litigation.
- Despite pending loss, Jones continues hosting his shows, aiming to reestablish his platform through new channels.
- The Onion acquired Infowars to transform it into a satirical critique of conspiracy theories, despite Jones' resistance.
- Jones perceives acquisitions like The Onion's as collaborative efforts to target him, retaining a defiant public stance.
- Everytown for Gun Safety plans to be a key sponsor of the new satirical Infowars, using it to promote their objectives.