Onion CEO Addresses Infowars Acquisition Amid Legal Hurdles
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The Onion's CEO, Ben Collins, confirmed the satirical news site purchased Alex Jones' Infowars during a bankruptcy auction, despite Jones' claims of auction irregularities. The acquisition follows Jones' $1.5 billion liability for false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting. Collins dismissed Jones' allegations of a "secret" auction and legal missteps, stating The Onion looks forward to relaunching Infowars as a satirical platform.
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