Judge in Alex Jones’ bankruptcy to hear arguments on The Onion’s Infowars bid

FILE – Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speaks outside the federal courthouse after a bankruptcy hearing Friday, June 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

A bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments on Monday in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.

Jones alleges fraud and collusion marred the bankruptcy auction in which The Onion was named the winning bidder on November 14 over a company affiliated with him.