Final Austin broadcast concludes amid ongoing legal battles, with future control of assets still unresolved.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Alex Jones delivered his final broadcast from InfoWars on Thursday, marking the end of a 27-year run for the outlet following court-ordered actions tied to defamation judgments.
The last program, streamed live and featuring Jones alongside members of his production team, concluded with a sign-off from the Austin-based studio as operations were halted. Video from the closing broadcast circulated online, showing the host addressing viewers before the shutdown.
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The termination of broadcasts stems from litigation related to the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which resulted in court judgments exceeding $1.5 billion against Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems. The rulings found Jones liable for defamation involving statements about victims’ families.
Jones subsequently filed for personal bankruptcy, while company assets remained under the authority of a court-appointed receiver tasked with liquidating holdings to satisfy judgments.
A 2024 bankruptcy auction sought to transfer control of InfoWars, with The Onion initially identified as the winning bidder. The proposed acquisition included plans to convert the platform into a parody format. However, a federal bankruptcy judge later rejected the sale, citing procedural concerns, including lack of transparency around bid details.
In April, The Onion’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron, entered into a proposed licensing agreement with the receiver to lease InfoWars assets for monthly payments, with options for renewal or eventual purchase. That arrangement would have granted operational control of the brand and related intellectual property.
Jones and his legal team challenged the process in court. On April 30, the Texas Third Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay, temporarily halting the transfer and leaving the ownership status unresolved. Attorneys representing the plaintiffs appealed the decision to the Texas Supreme Court, where further proceedings could take place later this month.
Despite the legal pause, the receiver discontinued funding for operational expenses, leading to the closure of the studio. Jones stated in a pre-broadcast message that utilities and facility access would be terminated, forcing the shutdown.
The InfoWars website now displays an “Off Air” notice, reflecting the suspension of programming while legal disputes over ownership continue.
During the final broadcast, Jones said he intends to continue producing content under a new brand, confirming the launch of the “Alex Jones Show” and the “Alex Jones Network.” He stated the programming format would remain unchanged and would be distributed through satellite, radio affiliates, and online platforms.
“I’m going to continue the exact same show… It’ll just be called the ‘Alex Jones Show.’… So I’m not going anywhere,” Jones said during the broadcast.
He also described the shutdown as a transition point, indicating plans to resume operations from a new studio setup already in place.
The situation leaves control of InfoWars assets unresolved, with legal proceedings ongoing and no single entity currently overseeing all components of the company.
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