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The Onion Strikes Licensing Deal to Run Alex JonesInfowars

A Texas judge must approve the licensing plan to funnel site revenue to Sandy Hook families.

Overview

  • The Onion’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron, disclosed Monday a licensing deal with Infowars’ court‑appointed receiver that would let it operate the site.
  • The receiver, Gregory S. Milligan, asked Travis County District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble to approve the arrangement, with a hearing set for April 30 in Austin.
  • Under the proposal, Global Tetrahedron would pay $81,000 per month for six months to license the Infowars.com domain and brand, with an option to renew.
  • The Onion says it will relaunch the site as a satire platform led by creative director Tim Heidecker and share proceeds, including merchandise sales, with Sandy Hook families.
  • Alex Jones has rejected the move and says he will keep broadcasting on alternative sites if the court signs off, a fight that follows more than $1 billion in defamation judgments and a 2024 auction that was later voided.