The Onion has purchased the Infowars brand and website, previously owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, during a bankruptcy auction. Jones, who filed for bankruptcy after facing a $1.5 billion defamation judgment related to the Sandy Hook school shooting, was forced to liquidate his assets. The acquisition was endorsed by families of Sandy Hook victims, who view it as a step towards dismantling Jones’ misinformation operations. The deal includes Infowars’ intellectual property and production equipment, marking a significant transition for a brand notorious for its controversial content.