Coverage dated April 17, 2022 to April 18, 2022

Alex Jones denies bankruptcy as InfoWars host fights defamation lawsuits

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The far-right commentator has to pay family members of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims compensation for falsely claiming the attack was a hoax.

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MyNorthwest
Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy protection (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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VICTORIA, Texas (AP) -- Infowars filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the website's founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faces defamation
FOX 61 Hartford
Infowars files for bankruptcy after Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits (opens FOX 61 Hartford)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered in November to pay back the families of Sandy Hook victims for harassment by his followers.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Infowars files for bankruptcy protection amid Alex Jones' defamation suits (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Infowars filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as Alex Jones faces defamation lawsuits over his comments that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
NBC Los Angeles
Alex Jones' Infowars Files for Bankruptcy Amid Lawsuits Over Sandy Hook 'Hoax' Claims (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Infowars filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the website’s founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faces defamation lawsuits over his comments that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Deutsche Welle
Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy amid Sandy Hook defamation suits | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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This US conspiracy theorist was found liable for damages after he spread lies about the Sandy Hook school shooting. But the bankruptcy protection would delay legal action against his companies.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Alex Jones' InfoWars files for bankruptcy in U.S. court (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Apr 17, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Far-right wing website InfoWars on Sunday filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in the face of multiple defamation
Portland Press Herald
Alex Jones’ Infowars files for bankruptcy in wake of defamation suits (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Infowars filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the website’s founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faces defamation lawsuits over his lies that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Wyoming Public Media
InfoWars files for bankruptcy in the face of lawsuits over Sandy Hook shooting denial (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Apr 17, 2022
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Founder Alex Jones, who's repeatedly called the 2012 shooting at a Connecticut elementary school a hoax, has been sued several times by the victims' families for defamation and emotional distress.
CBS News
Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy in wake of defamation suits over his assertions that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 17, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Jones was found liable in at least two defamation suits over his assertions that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
New York Times
Alex Jones’s Infowars Files for Bankruptcy (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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The conspiracy theorist and his companies are facing lawsuits over his false claims about the Sandy Hook school shooting.
NBC News
Alex Jones’ Infowars files for bankruptcy following Sandy Hook lawsuits (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Jones was found liable for damages in a trio of lawsuits last year filed after he falsely claimed that the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre was a hoax.
BizPac Review
Facing ongoing Sandy Hook lawsuits, Alex Jones' InfoWars forced into bankruptcy (opens BizPac Review)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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The conspiracy news website InfoWars, founded by controversial radio host Alex Jones, filed for bankruptcy.
CBS 8 San Diego
Reports: Infowars files for bankruptcy after Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered in November to pay back the families of Sandy Hook victims for harassment by his followers.
Rolling Stone
Infowars Files for Bankruptcy as Sandy Hook Lawsuits Bleed Alex Jones Dry (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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The company says it has less than $50,000 in assets against up to $10 million in liabilities
Local News 8
Right-wing conspiracy outlet Infowars files for bankruptcy protection as founder Alex Jones faces defamation suits (opens Local News 8)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business Three companies tied to the far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, including his fringe media organization InfoWars, are seeking bankruptcy protection, according to court documents filed Sunday.
Deseret News
Infowars’ Alex Jones files for bankruptcy in face of Sandy Hook lawsuits (opens Deseret News)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Far-right conspiracy theorist and Infowars head Alex Jones is seeking bankruptcy protections from a Texas court as he awaits a jury’s ruling on civil damages. The cases stem from Alex Jones’ claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in 2012 that left 20 children and six adult staff membe…
Newsweek
Infowars files for bankruptcy as Alex Jones scrambles for cover (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Alex Jones originally claimed the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
The Guardian
Far-right InfoWars website files for bankruptcy protection (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Site’s founder, Alex Jones, was found liable for damages in three lawsuits related to lies he spread about 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting
ABC 12 Flint
Right-wing conspiracy outlet Infowars files for bankruptcy protection amid defamation suits (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Apr 17, 2022
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Three companies tied to the far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, including his fringe media organization InfoWars, are seeking bankruptcy protection, according to court documents filed Sunday.
Newsweek
Alex Jones denies bankruptcy as InfoWars host fights defamation lawsuits (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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The far-right commentator has to pay family members of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims compensation for falsely claiming the attack was a hoax.
WFMZ Allentown
EXPLAINER: What does Infowars’ bankruptcy filing mean? (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Apr 18, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Infowars has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the website’s founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faces defamation lawsuits over his comments that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
NPR
Amid lawsuits over Sandy Hook shooting denial, InfoWars files for bankruptcy (opens NPR)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones's website Infowars has filed for bankruptcy. The move could put on hold defamation lawsuits over false claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax.
Washington Examiner
Alex Jones denies Infowars is bankrupt despite filing for bankruptcy (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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Infowars host Alex Jones denied his companies are bankrupt despite filings stating they are.
Talking Points Memo
Infowars Bankruptcy Looks A Lot Like Alex Jones Trying To Dodge Sandy Hook Fallout, Legal Experts Say (opens Talking Points Memo)
Published Apr 18, 2022
Talking Points Memo's feed description
InfoWars, a media outlet owned by far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, and two other companies owned by Jones have filed for bankruptcy. This all comes after Jones lost three defamation lawsuits…
FOX Business
Analysis: What does Infowars’ bankruptcy filing mean? (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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Alex Jones' company Infowars has filed for bankruptcy protection after the conspiracy theorist lost defamation lawsuits over his comments that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax.

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