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Alex Jones is an American far-right radio host and conspiracy theorist. He is the host of The Alex Jones Show and founder of InfoWars and Banned.Video, platforms known for promoting conspiracy theories and fake news. Jones has gained notoriety for his controversial views and dissemination of misinformation.
1999: Jones Fired from KJFK-FM
Later in 1999, Alex Jones was fired from KJFK-FM for refusing to broaden his topics.
July 2000: ACAC Radio Hosts Claim Jones Intimidated Them
In July 2000, a group of Austin Community Access Center (ACAC) radio hosts claimed that Jones had used legal proceedings and ACAC policy to intimidate them or try to get their broadcasts removed.
February 2018: YouTube Issued Strike Against InfoWars Channel
In February 2018, YouTube issued a "strike" against the InfoWars channel after a video was posted in which Alex Jones accused David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting, of being a paid "crisis actor".
July 24, 2018: YouTube Removed InfoWars Videos and Suspended Live Streaming
On July 24, 2018, YouTube removed four InfoWars' videos citing "child endangerment and hate speech", issued another "strike" against the channel, and suspended the ability to live stream.
July 27, 2018: Facebook Suspended Jones's Profile
On July 27, 2018, Facebook suspended Alex Jones's profile for 30 days and removed the same videos that YouTube removed.
August 3, 2018: Stitcher Radio Removed All of Jones's Podcasts
On August 3, 2018, Stitcher Radio removed all of Alex Jones's podcasts, citing harassment.
October 2022: Juries Award Damages in Sandy Hook Case
In October 2022, for Jones's defamatory falsehoods about the Sandy Hook shooting, juries in Connecticut and Texas awarded a total of $1.487 billion in damages from Jones to a first responder and families of victims.
December 2, 2022: Jones Files for Personal Bankruptcy
On December 2, 2022, Alex Jones filed for personal bankruptcy.
May 5, 2024: Genesis Communications Network to Shut Down
On May 5, 2024, Jones's syndicator, Genesis Communications Network, announced its shutdown effective May 5, 2024, citing financial losses.
November 18, 2024: Lawsuit filed against The Onion
On November 18, 2024, attorneys for Alex Jones filed a lawsuit in the U.S Bankruptcy Court in Houston, alleging that The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, and several families of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting, submitted an unlawful bid for the assets of InfoWars's parent company. A court hearing was scheduled for December 9.