
"The Onion plans to license out InfoWars before eventually purchasing it outright, transforming it into a satire and parody site."
"CEO Ben Collins stated, 'It's been eight years and three days since the Sandy Hook families initially filed their defamation lawsuit. They have not received an effing penny.'"
The Onion announced plans to acquire InfoWars, previously owned by Alex Jones, after he faced a $1 billion judgment related to Sandy Hook. The acquisition follows a lengthy legal battle over Jones's assets. The Onion intends to transform InfoWars into a satire and parody site, while also providing a platform for emerging comedians. CEO Ben Collins expressed excitement about generating revenue for Sandy Hook families through merchandise sales and future profits from the site.
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