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Texas Court Blocks Onion’s Infowars Takeover, Directs Funds to Victims

5/1/2026

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A Texas appellate court issued an emergency order halting any transfer of Infowars assets, pausing The Onion’s takeover plan.
The Onion will use Infowars trademarks for parody sites and send the revenue to Sandy Hook victims’ families.
Lawyers say Alex Jones has repeatedly delayed liquidation, yet he announced a new studio, phone app and merchandise while his X account stays active.

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A Texas appellate court issued an emergency order halting any transfer of Infowars assets, pausing The Onion’s takeover plan.
The Onion will use Infowars trademarks for parody sites and send the revenue to Sandy Hook victims’ families.
Lawyers say Alex Jones has repeatedly delayed liquidation, yet he announced a new studio, phone app and merchandise while his X account stays active.