Infowars, the controversial media platform run by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, is set to be sold off in parts to help pay the over $1 billion he owes to the families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. A Houston bankruptcy court has approved auctions for the assets of Jones’ parent company, Free Speech Systems, which includes everything from broadcast set fixtures to a supplement store.
The Sandy Hook families have long sought justice for the harm caused by Jones, who spread false claims about the shooting being staged by the government. After winning defamation lawsuits against Jones totaling $1.5 billion, they are now one step closer to holding him accountable for his actions.
While some speculate that the Infowars brand may live on under new ownership, Jones has expressed interest in having his supporters buy the assets and continue to host the show. However, the total payout from the auctions is estimated to be just $8 million, far short of what is owed to the Sandy Hook families.
As Jones faces the consequences of his actions, the future of Infowars hangs in the balance, with potential legal battles over the sale of his personal social media accounts on the horizon.
