The article from Liz Dye's "Law and Chaos" Substack discusses how The Onion, a satirical news organization, has taken steps to launch a parody version of Alex Jones' Infowars platform. This move comes after years of legal battles between Jones and the families of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting, who have been trying to hold Jones accountable for spreading false information about the tragedy.
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Background: The Sandy Hook families won a $150 million defamation lawsuit against Alex Jones in 2021 but have not received any compensation due to legal maneuvering by Jones and his lawyers, including Mark Bankston (referred to as "Broocks" in the article).
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Legal Maneuvering: Despite multiple court orders stating that Infowars' assets are no longer part of Alex Jones' bankruptcy estate, Jones' legal team has managed to block attempts by The Onion to take over and monetize the platform.
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The Onion's Decision: Frustrated with the lack of progress in getting compensation for the Sandy Hook families, The Onion decided to proceed with launching a parody version of Infowars without waiting for further court approval. This decision was made
Read the full article at Above the Law
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