Infowars shuts down website ahead of pending hearing on Onion takeover
Austin American-Statesman • • nation
Key Points:
- Infowars displayed an "Off Air" message on Friday after a countdown to May 1, with Alex Jones stating a court-appointed receiver instructed them to vacate the studio and stop broadcasting, though the official status of the Austin headquarters remains unclear.
- Alex Jones has been found to have defamed the parents of a Sandy Hook student by calling the attack a hoax, as highlighted during his trial at the Travis County Courthouse in August 2022.
- Karoline Leonard joined the Austin American-Statesman in November 2024, bringing experience from The University of Oklahoma and internships at Tulsa World and BusinessDen, with a focus on holding technology industry leaders accountable and making tech news accessible.
- Paul Flahive is a seasoned business litigation and bankruptcy reporter for the Austin American-Statesman, known for his investigative work on systemic issues in Texas and recognized with numerous awards and fellowships, including a Pulitzer Center StoryReach U.S. Fellowship in 2025.
