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Trustee Seeks Court Approval for The Onion's Winning Bid on Infowars

Trustee Christopher Murray defends The Onion's bid for Infowars as superior despite Alex Jones' $3.5 million counteroffer.

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In bankruptcy court, Trustee Christopher Murray supports the approval of The Onion's $1.75 million bid for Infowars, citing benefits to creditors over a higher offer from a Jones-affiliated company. Despite allegations of fraud and collusion from Alex Jones, the trustee argued that The Onion's bid, bolstered by pledges from Sandy Hook families to divert auction proceeds, was the better option. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez is expected to rule on the case soon, amidst ongoing appeals from Jones regarding defamation judgments and the operational future of Infowars.

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