By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Gulf PressGulf Press
  • Home
  • Gulf News
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE24/7
    • Kuwait
    • Qatar
    • Bahrain
    • Oman
  • World
  • Business
    • Market DataLive
    • Finance
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Crypto
    • ForexHot
    • Tech
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Videos
Search
Countries
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Bahrain
  • Oman
More Topics
  • Technology
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Crypto
  • Forex
  • Stocks
Site Links
  • Business Hub
  • Trending
  • Weather
  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Newsletter
  • Terms
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 Gulf Press. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: InfoWars closes down to compensate families of school shooting victims
Share
Notification Show More
Recent Saved
Workers in Bucharest face challenges as temperatures rise
World
Dress code guidelines for the Qatari government sector during office hours
Qatar
Court rules in favor of worker after company dismisses him for salary deductions over 6 years, awarding BD 27,000.
Bahrain
UAE to See Almost 30,000 New Millionaires in 5 Years
UAE
Proposed New Labor Law in Bahrain Targets Increasing Job Opportunities
Bahrain
Latest News
Ferrero’s Social Responsibility Project Kinder Joy of moving Beats Traditional PE Curriculum, Tapping into the Cognitive Functions, Motor Coordination and Life Skills of Students
Lifestyle
UAE Ranks Among Top Rugby Markets on TOD as British & Irish Lions Tour Kicks Off
Sports
Darven: A New Leap in AI-Powered Legal Technology Launching from the UAE to the World
Tech
Beat the Heat This Summer with a Chill Out on Dubai Marina
World
Historic Italian City of Assisi to Host International Exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity”
World
Aa
Gulf PressGulf Press
Aa
  • Gulf News
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Videos
Search
  • Home
    • Videos
    • Business Hub
    • Trending
  • Gulf
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Kuwait
    • Qatar
    • Bahrain
    • Oman
  • Business
    • Market Data
    • Crypto
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Finance
    • Forex
    • Tech
  • More News
    • World
    • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Terms
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 Gulf Press. All Rights Reserved.
Gulf Press > World > InfoWars closes down to compensate families of school shooting victims
World

InfoWars closes down to compensate families of school shooting victims

News Room
Last updated: 2024/09/26 at 2:31 AM
News Room
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Infamous conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his media platform, Infowars, are set to be sold off in auctions this fall following an order by a federal judge to pay over $1 billion to families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Jones gained notoriety for spreading baseless claims about the shooting being a hoax, leading to harassment and threats towards the families of the victims. The auctions will include assets such as trademarks, copyrighted material, and websites, while Jones’ personal social media accounts may also be liquidated.

Two civil trials in Texas and Connecticut resulted in massive awards to the families of the victims, who suffered immense emotional distress because of Jones’ conspiracies. The families won nearly $1.5 billion in defamation and emotional distress lawsuits, leading Jones and his company to file for bankruptcy protection in 2022. Despite this, Jones is appealing the verdicts, citing free speech rights and denying any connection between his comments and the actions of his followers. Jones has acknowledged that the Sandy Hook shooting did happen, despite his previous claims.

Jones has vowed to continue his talk shows through other means after losing Infowars, potentially through a new website and social media channels. He has suggested that his assets could be bought by his supporters, allowing him to continue hosting his show under the Infowars brand in Austin, Texas. While his personal social media accounts are excluded from the auctions, the families of the Sandy Hook victims are seeking a portion of all of Jones’ future earnings to help pay off his debt. The sell-off order will put Infowars’ intellectual property up for auction, with the remaining assets to be sold later.

The families of the Sandy Hook victims who won the Connecticut lawsuit view the signing of the auction order as a significant step forward in holding Jones accountable for the harm he caused. They hope that Jones will no longer own or control the company he built, bringing them closer to their goal of justice. It remains unclear how much money the auctions will raise or how much the families will receive. The sale of Infowars and Jones’ assets will first pay off lawyers, financial experts, and others involved in the bankruptcy cases before addressing any remaining debts.

One legal dispute in the bankruptcy case involves whether Free Speech Systems owes money to another Jones-owned company, PQPR Holdings Limited. If the debt is found to be valid, it could impact the amount that the Sandy Hook families receive from the liquidations. However, the families remain hopeful that the auctions will bring them closer to holding Jones accountable for the impact of his conspiracy theories. Jones, despite his forthcoming loss of Infowars, plans to persevere with his shows and continue his controversial content through alternative platforms.

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
News Room September 26, 2024
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Previous Article Germany increases pressure as UniCredit’s Orcel advocates for discussions with Commerzbank – News
Next Article Education Ministry launches project “My values define my identity”
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Ferrero’s Social Responsibility Project Kinder Joy of moving Beats Traditional PE Curriculum, Tapping into the Cognitive Functions, Motor Coordination and Life Skills of Students
Lifestyle July 14, 2025
UAE Ranks Among Top Rugby Markets on TOD as British & Irish Lions Tour Kicks Off
Sports July 6, 2025
Darven: A New Leap in AI-Powered Legal Technology Launching from the UAE to the World
Tech July 1, 2025
Beat the Heat This Summer with a Chill Out on Dubai Marina
World July 1, 2025

You Might also Like

World

Beat the Heat This Summer with a Chill Out on Dubai Marina

July 1, 2025
World

Historic Italian City of Assisi to Host International Exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity”

June 28, 2025
SportsWorld

Roland Garros 2025: A New Era of Viewing, A Tribute to Legends, and Moments to Remember

May 22, 2025
LifestyleWorld

Moscow Metro Marks 90 Years with Technological Advancements and Heritage Events

May 19, 2025
World

KoçSistem Participates in LEAP Expo as a Leading Tech Brand from Türkiye

February 18, 2025
World

Gunmen murder three Israelis in attack on West Bank bus

January 6, 2025
World

Video: January 6th Midday Latest News Bulletin

January 6, 2025
World

Video: Latest Updates | January 6th Morning News Bulletin

January 6, 2025
//

Gulf Press is your one-stop website for the latest news and updates about Arabian Gulf and the world, follow us now to get the news that matters to you.

Quick Link

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of ue
  • Advertise
  • Contact

How Topics

  • Gulf News
  • International
  • Business
  • Lifestyle

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our latest news instantly!

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Gulf PressGulf Press
Follow US

© 2023 Gulf Press. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?