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InfoWars
Far-Right Conspiracy Media Platform (Misplaced; Should Be in Organizations)
Media Company; Conspiracy Media; Dietary Supplement Sales
Overview
InfoWars is an American far-right conspiracy theory and fake news media platform founded by Alex Jones in 1999. Operating through websites; podcasts; and a daily web show; InfoWars became one of the most influential disinformation outlets in the United States; promoting conspiracy theories including 9/11 trutherism; Sandy Hook massacre denial; Pizzagate; QAnon; COVID-19 misinformation; and 2020 election fraud claims. The platform generates substantial revenue through sales of dietary supplements; survival gear; and other products marketed to its audience through the InfoWars Store. In 2022; Jones was found liable in defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook victims' families for falsely claiming the massacre was staged; resulting in nearly $1.5 billion in damages. Free Speech Systems LLC; the parent company of InfoWars; filed for bankruptcy in 2022. A federal bankruptcy court ordered the liquidation of Jones' assets in 2024 to pay Sandy Hook families. InfoWars played a significant role in promoting the January 6; 2021 Capitol attack; with Jones personally leading crowds toward the Capitol and broadcasting from the scene. Note: This entry is misplaced in the individuals data file; InfoWars should be categorized as an organization or media company.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Sandy Hook massacre denial: Alex Jones claimed on InfoWars that the 2012 shooting was staged with crisis actors; leading to $1.5 billion in defamation damages
Pizzagate conspiracy: InfoWars promoted the false claim that a D.C. pizza restaurant was a front for a child trafficking ring; leading to an armed attack on the restaurant
January 6 promotion: InfoWars actively promoted the Capitol rally and Jones led crowds toward the building
COVID-19 misinformation: Promoted unproven cures and anti-vaccine conspiracy theories
2020 election fraud: Major amplifier of false claims about stolen election
Dietary supplement scams: Multiple products marketed with unsubstantiated health claims
Bankruptcy and liquidation ordered by federal court to pay Sandy Hook families
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Also Known As
- Info Wars, The Alex Jones Show
Education
Key Timeline
1999
Alex Jones launches InfoWars website
2012
Begins promoting Sandy Hook massacre denial conspiracy theories
2016
Promotes Pizzagate conspiracy; gains massive audience during Trump presidential campaign
January 6, 2021
Jones broadcasts from Capitol; leads supporters toward building during insurrection
2022
Jones found liable for Sandy Hook defamation; ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion
2022
Free Speech Systems LLC files for bankruptcy
2024
Federal bankruptcy court orders liquidation of Jones' assets