Judge Halts The Onion's Infowars Acquisition Amid Auction Dispute
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The Onion's bid to acquire Alex Jones' Infowars is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about the auction process. The satirical news outlet was named the winning bidder, but Jones' team questioned the legality and transparency of the sale. The judge will decide if the auction was conducted properly, with the possibility of reopening the sale. The Onion plans to transform Infowars into a parody site if the sale is finalized.
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