Far-right conspiracy site founded by Alex Jones
The Onion is launching a dedicated Infowars parody platform to mock Alex Jones’ conspiracy empire. The initial merchandise revenue will fund the Sandy Hook families, who have not yet received the billions from Jones’s defamation judgments. The project includes shows, branding, and satirical products, signaling a move to convert Obsessions with Jones into a charitable cause.
A string of Texas and Connecticut court decisions narrows punitive damages against Infowars founder Alex Jones while leaving intact a larger Connecticut liability. Courts reduce the Texas award to $1.5 million from $50 million, while upholding the Connecticut judgment of $1.25 billion. Jones argues it is a First Amendment victory and says he will appeal.