Alex Jones Contests Sale of Personal Social Media Accounts in Infowars Auction
In a recent development, controversial media figure Alex Jones is challenging the inclusion of his personal social media accounts in the auction of Infowars assets. The auction is part of ongoing efforts to pay over $1 billion owed to Sandy Hook families following defamation lawsuits.
A federal judge has temporarily delayed the decision on whether to include Jones’ social media accounts in the auction. Jones’ legal team argues that these accounts are part of his personal “persona” and not owned by Infowars or Free Speech Systems (FSS). They contend that selling these accounts would violate Jones’ privacy and impede his ability to start anew after bankruptcy.
Conversely, bankruptcy trustee Christopher Murray asserts that these accounts are valuable assets frequently used to promote Infowars content. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez has emphasized the need for clarity on what can be sold to mitigate potential litigation risks for buyers.
The auction also includes rights to royalties from Jones’ book “The Great Reset: And the War for the World” and his video game “Alex Jones NWO Wars.” Jones has indicated plans to continue his talk shows through alternative means, possibly via a new website or personal social media accounts.
Jones’ social media presence, particularly his X account with nearly 3 million followers, is considered a significant asset due to its large following and promotional value for Infowars. The trustee reports that multiple parties have expressed interest in these accounts.
The legal and financial troubles for Jones stem from lawsuits filed by Sandy Hook families after he falsely claimed the 2012 shooting was a hoax. Jones and his company filed for bankruptcy in 2022 after losing nearly $1.5 billion in these lawsuits.
While Jones is appealing the civil jury verdicts on free speech grounds, he has since acknowledged the reality of the Sandy Hook shooting. The court has scheduled another hearing to resolve the issue of social media account inclusion in the auction.
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