First United American Cos. (FUAC), a company tied to Alex Jones, has filed an emergency motion disputing the sale of Infowars to The Onion’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron. FUAC claims the auction process was biased, alleging improper collusion between the bankruptcy trustee and families who won nearly $1.5 billion in defamation judgments against Jones. FUAC argued its $3.5 million bid was superior to The Onion’s $1.75 million cash offer, which included a waiver from Sandy Hook families valued at $2.625 million.

The trustee labeled FUAC’s motion as baseless, stating the auction was fair and transparent. In contrast, The Onion plans to rebuild Infowars as a satirical site, aiming to counter Jones’ influence. CEO Ben Collins addressed the controversy, highlighting that Infowars’ current operators are leveraging the sale dispute to raise funds and spread misinformation.

A bidding war held for Alex Jones’ InfoWars was won by satirical news site, The Onion.

Jones called the sale “fraudulent” and claimed support from Elon Musk’s X Corp. and President-elect Donald Trump, though no evidence supports these claims. Facing Chapter 11 bankruptcy after being found liable for spreading conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting, proceeds from the sale will go toward Jones’ creditors, including the Sandy Hook families.

The case is scheduled for a hearing on Nov. 25, where further details will be reviewed. The Onion plans to relaunch Infowars with new satirical content led by prominent internet humorists. An attorney for the families has stated that the sale represents a public service and will hinder Jones’ ability to cause further harm.