The Onion Says It Has Again Struck a Deal to Take Over Infowars
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The Onion claims it has struck a deal to take over Infowars with the help of Sandy Hook families.
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Global Tetrahedron, owner of the satirical news outlet The Onion, announced a deal to take over Infowars, with Onion CEO Ben Collins stating the Sandy Hook families helped facilitate the agreement. Journalist Pablo Torre first reported the news, and Collins also announced comedian Tim Heidecker would be Infowars’ new creative director. This marks The Onion's second attempt to acquire Infowars, following a voided 2024 bankruptcy auction bid. The New York Times reported The Onion reached a deal with bankruptcy receiver Gregory S. Milligan to license the website. However, the bid still requires approval from Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in a Texas district court.
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The Onion plans to lease Alex Jones’s Infowars after judge blocks purchase - The Guardian
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The Onion Acquires/Leases Infowars
The satirical news website The Onion has announced a deal to take over Alex Jones's Infowars. While initial reports suggested an acquisition, later news indicates a lease agreement after a judge blocked the outright purchase.
The Onion's Acquisition Attempt of Infowars
The satirical news website The Onion has announced multiple attempts to acquire Alex Jones's Infowars. After an initial deal was blocked, The Onion is now planning to lease Infowars, aiming to transform the conspiracy theory platform.
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