As a longtime follower of satirical news and a witness to the tumultuous landscape of modern media, I am thrilled by this unexpected turn of events. The Onion acquiring Infowars is like a comedic superhero swooping in to save the day!
In a surprising turn of events, satirical news platform The Onion has emerged victorious in the bidding for Alex Jones’ Infowars assets, with backing from Sandy Hook families.
The website obtained Infowars following the court-appointed bankruptcy trustee choosing their auction bid during the Free Speech Systems bankruptcy case. In this fresh undertaking, Everytown for Gun Safety – the largest gun safety advocacy group in America – will serve as the sole initial advertiser for the site.
The reason The Onion bought the site was to put an end to Infowars’ continuous spread of misinformation, which primarily serves to sell supplements, and instead flood it with The Onion’s unending stream of humor for a positive impact, according to their press statement. They did not reveal the financial aspects of the bidding process.
The publication plans to launch the new platform in January 2025.
The Onion, known for its long-standing role in guiding the American people through challenging times like the aftermath of 9/11 and every American mass shooting, has a tradition of humor. In this spirit, our CEO, Ben Collins, expressed hope that the Sandy Hook families will find amusement in an upcoming jokish take on InfoWars.com,” is one way to paraphrase the given statement.
The legal action resulting from the defamation lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook victims’ families against Jones ultimately led to his bankruptcy. Jones asserted that the Sandy Hook school shooting was a fabricated incident and staged by actors. Successfully suing him for defamation and emotional distress, several families won a $1.4 billion lawsuit against Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems in 2022. Consequently, Jones declared bankruptcy in 2022, which forced the sale of his assets to settle his debts with creditors.
It’s appropriate that a platform which previously capitalized on tragedies is now being utilized for educational purposes,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety. “We are honored to be involved in this upcoming project, not just because we aim to combat harmful misinformation, but also because we see great potential in it to help us connect with new audiences who are eager to hold the gun industry responsible for exacerbating our nation’s gun violence crisis.
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2024-11-14 17:54