Alexander Emerick Jones is an American far-right, alt-right radio show host and prominent conspiracy theorist. He hosts The Alex Jones Show from Austin, Texas, which was previously broadcast across the United States via syndicated and internet radio through the Genesis Communications Network. Jones's website, InfoWars, along with his other websites NewsWars and PrisonPlanet, are known for promoting conspiracy theories and fake news. Jones has been criticized for providing a platform and support for white nationalists, such as Nick Fuentes, on his website Banned.Video, and for offering an entry point to their ideology. In 2023, leaked texts revealed that Jones created the website National File.
1969: Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory
Alex Jones promoted a conspiracy theory suggesting that the 1969 Moon landing was falsified by the United States government.
February 11, 1974: Birth of Alex Jones
Alexander Emerick Jones was born on February 11, 1974. He would later become a prominent far-right radio show host and conspiracy theorist, known for hosting The Alex Jones Show and founding InfoWars.
1982: Georgia Guidestones installed
In 1982, the Georgia Guidestones, a 19-foot-high megalithic granite monument, were installed in Elberton. The monument drew 20,000 annual visitors and featured in Alex Jones's film Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement.
April 1993: Impact of Waco Siege
In April 1993, the Waco siege at the Branch Davidian complex ended with a substantial fire and many fatalities. This event had a significant impact on Alex Jones, reinforcing his belief in malevolent forces.
1993: Discussion of Waco Siege
In 1993, Alex Jones began discussing the Waco siege on his public-access television program, claiming that David Koresh and his followers were peaceful people who were murdered by federal authorities.
1993: Graduation from Anderson High School
In 1993, Alex Jones graduated from Anderson High School, where he played football. After graduation, he briefly attended Austin Community College before dropping out.
April 19, 1995: Oklahoma City Bombing Conspiracy Accusations
On April 19, 1995, Alex Jones began accusing the federal government of causing the Oklahoma City bombing, believing it was not the responsibility of perpetrators Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols.
1995: Promotion of Oklahoma City Bombing Conspiracy
In 1995, Alex Jones promoted a conspiracy theory alleging that the United States government was involved in the Oklahoma City bombing.
1996: Transition to Radio
In 1996, Alex Jones transitioned from public-access cable television to radio, hosting a show named The Final Edition on KJFK (98.9 FM). He began to broadcast about the New World Order conspiracy theory.
1998: Campaign to Build New Branch Davidian Church
In 1998, Alex Jones organized a campaign to build a new Branch Davidian church as a memorial to those who died during the 1993 fire. He often discussed the project on his public-access television program.
1998: Release of First Film
In 1998, Alex Jones released his first film, America Destroyed by Design, which delved into his conspiracy theories.
1998: Jones removed from George W. Bush rally
In 1998, Alex Jones was removed from a George W. Bush rally at the Bayport Industrial District in Texas. Jones interrupted Governor Bush's speech, demanding the abolition of the Federal Reserve and Council on Foreign Relations.
1999: Founding of InfoWars
In 1999, Alex Jones and his then-wife Kelly Jones founded the InfoWars website, initially as a mail-order outlet for their conspiracy-oriented videos.
1999: Best Austin Talk Radio Host
In 1999, Alex Jones tied with Shannon Burke for the 'Best Austin Talk Radio Host' as voted by readers of The Austin Chronicle. Later that year, he was fired from KJFK-FM for refusing to broaden his topics.
July 2000: Broadcasting Show from Home
In July 2000, after being fired from KJFK-FM, Alex Jones began to broadcast his own show by Internet connection from his home.
July 15, 2000: Jones infiltrates Bohemian Grove
On July 15, 2000, Alex Jones infiltrated the Bohemian Grove Cremation of Care, which he alleged was a planning event of the New World Order involving child sacrifice. He described it as 'a ritualistic shedding of conscience and empathy' and an 'abuse of power'.
2000: Jones runs for state representative in Texas
In early 2000, Alex Jones was one of seven Republican candidates for state representative in Texas House District 48. Jones said he was running 'to be a watchdog on the inside' but withdrew from the race after a few weeks.
2001: Syndication of Radio Show
In 2001, Alex Jones's radio show was syndicated on approximately 100 stations.
June 8, 2006: Jones detained at Ottawa airport
On June 8, 2006, Alex Jones was stopped and detained by Canadian authorities at the Ottawa airport while on his way to cover a meeting of the Bilderberg Group. His passport, camera equipment, and most of his belongings were confiscated. He was later allowed to enter Canada legally.
September 8, 2007: Jones arrested while protesting in New York City
On September 8, 2007, Alex Jones was arrested while protesting at 6th Avenue and 48th Street in New York City. His group crashed a live television show featuring Geraldo Rivera. Jones was charged with operating a megaphone without a permit, and two other persons were cited for disorderly conduct.
2008: Audioclip of Alex Jones berating his wife
In 2008, an audioclip recorded Alex Jones berating his then-wife Kelly Jones. This clip later resurfaced in 2023, leading to allegations of racism from Kelly Jones.
2009: Jones claims FEMA plot in Hardin, Montana
In 2009, Alex Jones claimed that a convicted con man's scheme to take over a long-vacant prison in Hardin, Montana, was part of a FEMA plot to detain US citizens in concentration camps, relating to the New World Order conspiracy theory.
2010: Alex Jones Claims Government Encourages Homosexuality with Chemicals
In 2010, Alex Jones claimed that the increase in the number of gay people was due to a chemical warfare operation orchestrated by the government. He alleged that chemicals were being used to promote homosexuality to reduce population growth. This controversial statement added to Jones' history of making unfounded and inflammatory remarks. [2010]
2010: Jones produces Police State 4: The Rise of FEMA
In 2010, Alex Jones produced and directed Police State 4: The Rise of FEMA, a film that he claimed proved the existence of a secret network of FEMA camps and warned that the military-industrial complex was turning the nation into a 'giant prison camp'.
2010: Audience of The Alex Jones Show
In 2010, The Alex Jones Show attracted around two million listeners each week, solidifying Jones as a leading figure in the '9/11 truther' cause.
2011: Jones criticized in wake of Tucson shooting
In 2011, Alex Jones faced criticism, including from Rush Limbaugh, when it was reported that Jared Lee Loughner, the perpetrator of the Tucson shooting, had been 'a fan' of the 9/11 conspiracy film Loose Change, of which Jones was an executive producer.
2011: Online Audience Growth
In 2011, Alex Jones had a larger online audience than Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh combined, according to Rolling Stone magazine.
2012: Jones links to story about FEMA camps
In 2012, Alex Jones linked to a story titled 'List of All FEMA Concentration Camps in America Revealed' from the German UFO conspiracy website Disclose.tv, continuing his promotion of the New World Order conspiracy theory.
2012: Promotion of Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theory
In 2012, Alex Jones promoted a conspiracy theory alleging that the United States government either concealed information about or falsified the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting.
2012: Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
Since 2012, Jones has repeatedly spread disproven conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, claiming it was a 'false flag' operation and that 'no one died' in the incident.
January 2013: Jones debates Piers Morgan on gun control
In January 2013, Alex Jones appeared on Piers Morgan's CNN show after promoting an online petition to deport Morgan for his support of gun control. During the debate, Jones warned that '1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms,' referring to potential government gun control measures.
June 9, 2013: Jones appears on BBC's Sunday Politics
On June 9, 2013, Alex Jones appeared as a guest on BBC's Sunday Politics, discussing conspiracy theories about the Bilderberg Group. The interview ended abruptly after Jones began shouting and interrupting, leading presenter Andrew Neil to describe Jones as 'an idiot' and 'the worst person I've ever interviewed'.
November 2013: Jones discusses mass shootings in New York magazine
In a New York magazine interview in November 2013, Alex Jones remarked that mass shootings in the United States were 'very, very suspicious' and suggested that the tragic events were used to create guilt among average gun owners to accept curtailed liberties.
2013: Alex Jones Blames Globalists for Same-Sex Marriage
In 2013, Alex Jones conducted a YouTube interview in which he blamed globalists for encouraging same-sex marriage. He argued that the breakdown of the family unit was a strategy to weaken people's allegiance to God and traditional values. This statement was part of his ongoing campaign against the LGBT community. [2013]
2014: InfoWars Revenue
According to court testimony delivered by Alex Jones in 2014, InfoWars had revenues of over $20 million a year at that time.
March 2015: Divorce from Kelly Jones
In March 2015, Alex Jones and Kelly Jones finalized their divorce. The couple had three children together.
September 2015: InfoWars store sales
From September 2015 to the end of 2018, the InfoWars store made $165 million in sales, as indicated by court filings related to the Sandy Hook lawsuits against Alex Jones.
December 2, 2015: Donald Trump Appears on The Alex Jones Show
On December 2, 2015, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared on The Alex Jones Show. Trump praised Jones' reputation, and Jones compared Trump to George Washington. This appearance was arranged by Roger Stone and marked a significant moment in Jones' support for Trump's campaign. [December 2, 2015]
2015: Alex Jones Attacks Bill Clinton and Promotes 'Hillary for Prison' T-Shirts
In 2015, Alex Jones launched a campaign attacking former President Bill Clinton, labeling him as a rapist. He also promoted 'Hillary for Prison' T-shirts and had a physical altercation with Cenk Uygur while displaying one at the RNC. Jones claimed Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were demons, based on their supposed sulfur smell. [2015]
August 2016: Alex Jones' InfoWars Linked by Trump During Campaign
In August 2016, Donald Trump linked to InfoWars articles on his Twitter account, using them as sources for various claims during his presidential campaign. This included the false assertion that California was not suffering from a drought and that thousands of Muslims celebrated 9/11. InfoWars also published a video claiming Hillary Clinton had mental health issues, which Trump echoed in his campaign. [August 2016]
November 2016: Radio Show Audience and Video Streams
In November 2016, Alex Jones told The Washington Post that his radio show, syndicated to 129 stations, had a daily audience of five million listeners and his video streams had topped 80 million viewers in a single month.
November 2016: InfoWars Website Reach
In November 2016, the InfoWars website received approximately 10 million visits, making its reach more extensive than mainstream news websites such as The Economist and Newsweek.
2016: Alex Jones Supports Trump During 2016 Presidential Campaign
In 2016, Alex Jones actively supported Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Jones' support included promoting Trump's claims and hosting Trump-related content on InfoWars. This period solidified Jones' political influence and alignment with Trump's campaign. [2016]
2016: Support for Donald Trump's Presidential Bid
In 2016, Alex Jones supported Donald Trump's presidential bid, viewing him as a savior from an alleged criminal bipartisan cabal controlling the federal government.
February 2017: Demand for Apology Over Pizzagate
In February 2017, James Alefantis, owner of Comet Ping Pong pizzeria, sent Jones a letter demanding an apology and retraction of his advocacy for the Pizzagate conspiracy theory.
March 2017: Jones Apologizes for Pizzagate
In March 2017, Jones apologized to James Alefantis and retracted his allegations about the Pizzagate conspiracy theory.
April 2017: Chobani Sues Jones
In April 2017, the Chobani yogurt company filed a lawsuit against Jones for his claims that their factory in Idaho employing refugees was connected to a 2016 child sexual assault and a rise in tuberculosis.
April 2017: Alex Jones Criticized for Calling Khan Shaykhun Attack a Hoax
In April 2017, Alex Jones faced criticism for claiming that the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack was a hoax and a false flag operation. He suggested that the attack was carried out by the White Helmets, a civil defense group, and financed by George Soros. This statement was part of his pattern of promoting conspiracy theories. [April 2017]
May 2017: Jones Retracts Claims Against Chobani
In May 2017, Jones issued an apology and retraction of his allegations against Chobani, despite reiterating some claims later during a deposition.
June 16, 2017: Alex Jones Claims Autism Normalized by Vaccines
On June 16, 2017, Alex Jones claimed that the introduction of the Sesame Street character Julia, an autistic Muppet, was part of a plan to normalize autism as a disorder caused by vaccines. This controversial statement was part of his broader opposition to vaccines. [June 16, 2017]
August 2017: Labdoor reports on Jones's supplements
In August 2017, Labdoor, Inc reported on tests applied to six of Jones's dietary supplements, including Survival Shield and Oxy-Powder, casting doubt on their marketing claims.
November 20, 2017: Alex Jones Defends Right to Reject Vaccines
On November 20, 2017, The New Yorker quoted Alex Jones as defending people's right to not be forcibly vaccinated. He argued that InfoWars was protecting individuals' rights amid criticism that his stance on vaccines endangered public health. [November 20, 2017]
2017: Center for Environmental Health research
Research commissioned in 2017 by the Center for Environmental Health determined that two products sold by Alex Jones contained potentially dangerous levels of lead.
2017: Kelly Jones seeks custody
In 2017, Kelly Jones sought sole or joint custody of her children, citing Alex Jones's unstable behavior and alleged felonious activities. The court awarded her the right to decide where their children lived while Jones maintained visitation rights.
2017: Marriage to Erika Wulff
In 2017, Alex Jones married Erika Wulff, and the couple has one child together.
2017: Revenue from product sales
A 2017 piece for Der Spiegel by Veit Medick indicated that two-thirds of Alex Jones's funds derive from sales of his own products, marketed through InfoWars and his show.
2017: John Oliver on Last Week Tonight
In a 2017 segment of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver stated that Alex Jones spends nearly a quarter of his on-air time promoting products sold on his website.
January 23, 2018: Alex Jones Announces Collaboration with Neil Strauss
On January 23, 2018, Alex Jones announced that he would be working with author Neil Strauss on a new book titled 'The Secret History of the Modern World & the War for the Future.' This project marked a significant collaboration for Jones. [January 23, 2018]
February 2018: YouTube strike for Parkland survivor video
In February 2018, YouTube issued a strike against the InfoWars channel after Alex Jones accused Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg of being a paid 'crisis actor', violating policies against harassment and bullying.
March 2018: Brennan Gilmore Sues Jones
In March 2018, Brennan Gilmore, who shared a video of a car hitting counter-protesters at the 2017 Unite the Right rally, filed a lawsuit against Jones for alleging that Gilmore was part of a false flag operation.
April 2, 2018: Marcel Fontaine sued Alex Jones
On April 2, 2018, Marcel Fontaine sued Alex Jones after InfoWars falsely identified him as the gunman in a mass shooting. The lawsuit was filed in Texas court and named Jones, InfoWars, Free Speech Systems, LLC, and employee Kit Daniels as defendants. This was the first lawsuit against Jones involving defamatory statements about mass school shootings.
April 2018: Alex Jones Criticizes Trump Over Syria Strike
In April 2018, Alex Jones publicly criticized President Trump during a livestream after Trump announced a military strike against Syria. Jones expressed frustration that Trump had not contacted him in six months. [April 2018]
April 16, 2018: Defamation Suit by Sandy Hook Parents
On April 16, 2018, Leonard Pozner and Veronique De La Rosa, parents of Sandy Hook victim Noah Pozner, filed a defamation suit against Jones, Infowars, and Free Speech Systems in Travis County, Texas.
May 2018: Alex Jones Denounces QAnon
In May 2018, Alex Jones announced that he had ceased to support the QAnon conspiracy theory, declaring the source 'completely compromised.' This marked a significant shift in his stance on QAnon, which he had previously supported. [May 2018]
June 26, 2018: Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Sandy Hook Families
On June 26, 2018, seven families of victims and an FBI agent who responded to the Sandy Hook attack filed a defamation lawsuit in Connecticut Superior Court against Jones, Infowars, and others for spreading false claims, resulting in harassment and threats.
July 24, 2018: YouTube removes InfoWars videos
On July 24, 2018, YouTube removed four InfoWars videos citing 'child endangerment and hate speech', issued another strike against the channel, and suspended its live streaming ability.
July 27, 2018: Facebook suspends Jones
On July 27, 2018, Facebook suspended Alex Jones's profile for 30 days, removing the same videos as YouTube for violating standards against hate speech and bullying.
August 3, 2018: Stitcher Radio removes InfoWars podcasts
On August 3, 2018, Stitcher Radio removed all InfoWars podcasts citing harassment.
August 13, 2018: Vimeo removes Jones's videos
On August 13, 2018, Vimeo removed all of Alex Jones's videos due to prohibitions on discriminatory and hateful content.
August 2018: Twitter suspends Jones's account
In August 2018, Twitter suspended Alex Jones's account for a week after he tweeted a Periscope video calling on others to get their 'battle rifles' ready against antifa, the mainstream media, and Chicom operatives.
2018: Alex Jones Threatens Drag Performers
In 2018, Alex Jones threatened to come after drag performers with torches, likening his actions to villagers in the night. This aggressive rhetoric was part of his broader history of making incendiary comments about the LGBT community. [2018]
2018: Jones Allegedly Begins Diverting Assets
In 2018, Alex Jones allegedly began diverting assets worth millions of dollars to shell companies owned by insiders. This action was later cited in a lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families accusing him of hiding assets.
2018: InfoWars store sales
From September 2015 to the end of 2018, the InfoWars store made $165 million in sales, according to court filings related to the Sandy Hook lawsuits against Alex Jones.
2018: Jones Spreads Conspiracy Theories About Stoneman Douglas Shooting
In 2018, Alex Jones spread discredited conspiracy theories about the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, claiming that survivor David Hogg was a crisis actor. This added to his controversial reputation.
January 2019: Leaked Interview Reveals Alex Jones' Displeasure with Trump
In January 2019, a leaked interview revealed Alex Jones expressing his displeasure with Donald Trump, stating he wished he had never met him and was tired of him. This interview was released by the Southern Poverty Law Center in March 2021. [January 2019]
February 2019: Plaintiffs Win Court Rulings Against Jones
By February 2019, the plaintiffs won a series of court rulings requiring Alex Jones to testify under oath. Jones was also ordered to turn over internal business documents related to Infowars. This was a significant legal development in the ongoing lawsuits against him.
March 2019: Jones Acknowledges Psychosis in Deposition
In a deposition in the last week of March 2019, Alex Jones acknowledged that the deaths were real, stating he had 'almost like a form of psychosis, where he basically thought everything was staged.' This was a pivotal moment in the defamation lawsuits against him.
March 25, 2019: Jeremy Richman's Suicide and Jones' Reaction
On March 25, 2019, Jeremy Richman, one of the plaintiffs whose daughter Avielle was killed, committed suicide. Jones, through his lawyer, offered condolences but later suggested on his show that Richman had been murdered and linked the death to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. This added another layer of controversy to Jones' actions.
April 2019: Jones suspended from Dlive
In April 2019, Alex Jones was briefly suspended from Dlive for violating community guidelines. This was another setback in his attempts to find a platform for his content.
September 2019: InfoWars VasoBeet markup
According to leaked text messages, InfoWars sold VasoBeet at a 900% retail markup as of September 2019.
December 2019: Jones Fined for Contempt
In December 2019, Jones and Infowars were fined a total of $126,000 for being in contempt of court due to Jones's failure to produce witnesses and materials relevant to the procedures.
2019: Spying on Erika Wulff
In 2019, Alex Jones allegedly spied on his wife, Erika Wulff, expressing concerns about her cheating on him. This allegation was later supported by text messages.
January 29, 2020: InfoWars food sales spike
On January 29, 2020, InfoWars pulled in $245,000 in food sales, a day after Alex Jones stoked fear about food shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 12, 2020: Cease and desist for COVID-19 claims
On March 12, 2020, Alex Jones was issued a cease and desist from the Attorney General of New York for claiming that his products, including colloidal silver toothpaste, were effective against COVID-19.
March 2020: InfoWars app removed from Google Play Store
In March 2020, the InfoWars app was removed from the Google Play Store due to Alex Jones disseminating COVID-19 misinformation. A Google spokesperson emphasized that combating misinformation on the Play Store is a top priority and apps violating Play policies are removed.
April 9, 2020: FDA warning for COVID-19 claims
On April 9, 2020, the FDA warned Alex Jones that the federal government might seize his products or fine him if he continued to sell items marketed as COVID-19 treatments.
April 2020: Custody motion denied
In April 2020, a state district judge denied an emergency motion by Kelly Jones to secure custody of their daughters for the next two weeks after Alex Jones led a rally at the Capitol and called COVID-19 a hoax while being mobbed by supporters.
October 2020: Joe Rogan hosts Alex Jones on podcast
In October 2020, comedian Joe Rogan faced controversy for hosting Alex Jones on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. Despite Jones's ban from YouTube and Spotify, the episode was available on both platforms. Rogan faced backlash for giving Jones a platform to spread misinformation.
2020: Support for False Claims of Electoral Fraud
In 2020, Alex Jones supported the false claims of electoral fraud in the presidential election, standing by Donald Trump's assertions.
2020: National Syndication by Genesis Communications Network
In 2020, The Alex Jones Show was syndicated nationally by the Genesis Communications Network to more than 100 AM and FM radio stations in the United States.
2020: Alex Jones Supports Trump's Re-Election Campaign
In 2020, Alex Jones supported Donald Trump's re-election campaign and called for demonstrations based on the claim that the election was rigged against Trump. Jones' involvement added to the controversy surrounding the 2020 election. [2020]
January 6, 2021: Speaker at Pro-Trump Rally
On January 6, 2021, Alex Jones was a speaker at a rally in Lafayette Square Park supporting Donald Trump, preceding the attack on the US Capitol by Trump's supporters.
January 22, 2021: Texas Supreme Court Decision
On January 22, 2021, the Texas Supreme Court threw out Alex Jones's appeal for dismissal of four defamation lawsuits from families of Sandy Hook victims, allowing the lawsuits to continue.
February 2021: FBI Investigates Alex Jones' Role in Capitol Attack
In February 2021, The Washington Post reported that the FBI was investigating Alex Jones' potential role in influencing the participation of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers in the Capitol attack. Jones had previously hosted leaders of these groups on his programs, and some members were indicted for conspiracy in the incident. [February 2021]
March 2021: Leaked Interview of Alex Jones Released
In March 2021, the Southern Poverty Law Center released a leaked interview from January 2019 in which Alex Jones expressed frustration with Donald Trump, stating he was tired of him. This interview highlighted Jones' changing relationship with Trump. [March 2021]
April 5, 2021: Supreme Court Declines Jones' Appeal
On April 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear an appeal by Alex Jones against a court sanction in the defamation lawsuit. This marked another legal setback for Jones.
August 2021: Alex Jones Criticizes Trump Over COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation
In August 2021, Alex Jones criticized Donald Trump after Trump recommended that people get vaccinated against COVID-19. Jones questioned Trump's intelligence and accused him of either lying or being a 'dumbass.' [August 2021]
September 27, 2021: Default Judgments Against Jones
On September 27, 2021, a district judge in Texas issued three default judgments against Jones, requiring him to pay all damages in two lawsuits due to his repeated failure to hand over documents and evidence.
November 15, 2021: Jones Found Liable for Defamation
On November 15, 2021, a judge found Alex Jones liable by default for defamation due to 'willful non-compliance' in failing to turn over documents to the families, as ordered by the court.
November 22, 2021: House Select Committee Subpoenas Alex Jones
On November 22, 2021, the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack subpoenaed Alex Jones for testimony and documents, with deadlines set for December. This was part of the ongoing investigation into the Capitol attack. [November 22, 2021]
2021: Alex Jones Finances January 6 Trump Rally
In 2021, Alex Jones partially funded and raised additional funds to finance the January 6 Trump rally in Washington, D.C., which preceded the Capitol attack. He helped raise at least $650,000, including $200,000 deposited in one of his bank accounts. [2021]
January 2022: Jones Claims $6.2 Million in Assets
In January 2022, Alex Jones claimed assets worth $6.2 million in response to the Connecticut legal settlement made against him. This financial declaration came amidst ongoing legal battles.
January 24, 2022: Alex Jones Pleads the Fifth Amendment in House Committee Meeting
On January 24, 2022, Alex Jones had a virtual meeting with the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack. By his legal team's estimate, Jones pleaded the Fifth Amendment 100 times during the meeting, following his counsel's advice. [January 24, 2022]
March 2022: Jones Admits Liability in Gilmore Case
In March 2022, Brennan Gilmore secured an admission of liability from Jones regarding the defamation lawsuit filed in 2018.
March 29, 2022: Jones' Settlement Offer Rejected
On March 29, 2022, Alex Jones offered a settlement of $120,000 to each of the thirteen people involved in the lawsuits against him. The offer was quickly rejected, continuing the legal battle.
April 6, 2022: Sandy Hook Families File Lawsuit Against Jones for Hiding Assets
On April 6, 2022, Sandy Hook families filed a lawsuit in Austin, Texas, accusing Alex Jones of hiding millions of dollars in assets after being sued for defamation. The lawsuit alleges Jones diverted assets to shell companies and drew $18 million from Infowars starting in 2018.
April 2022: Alex Jones Denies Russian War Crimes
In April 2022, Alex Jones denied Russian war crimes by accusing Ukrainians of staging the Bucha massacre. This statement continued his pattern of promoting controversial and unsubstantiated claims. [April 2022]
April 17, 2022: Jones' Companies File for Bankruptcy Protection
On April 17, 2022, three companies owned by Alex Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, suspending further civil litigation claims. The companies affected were InfoW, Prison Planet TV, and IWHealth. The court filings estimated InfoWars' assets at $0–$50,000 but liabilities at $1 million to $10 million.
May 14, 2022: Marcel Fontaine's death
Marcel Fontaine died in an apartment building fire in Worcester, Massachusetts, on May 14, 2022. Fontaine was previously known for suing Alex Jones over defamatory statements made by InfoWars.
May 24, 2022: Jones comments on Robb Elementary School shooting
During an episode of InfoWars on May 24, 2022, Alex Jones commented on the Robb Elementary School shooting. He predicted that many mass shootings would occur right before elections and suggested that the timing was opportunistic.
June 2, 2022: Jones' Attorneys Seek to Withdraw
On June 2, 2022, Alex Jones's attorneys asked the judge to drop them from the case, citing multiple previous requests to withdraw. The judge ordered them to continue representing Jones until a ruling on June 15.
June 10, 2022: Federal Judge Dismisses Bankruptcy Case
On June 10, 2022, a federal judge in Texas dismissed the bankruptcy protection case after Alex Jones and the families agreed that the three companies would be dropped from the defamation lawsuits, allowing the suits to continue in Texas and Connecticut.
July 7, 2022: Jones comments on Georgia Guidestones destruction
On July 7, 2022, the day the Georgia Guidestones were dynamited by unknown saboteurs, Alex Jones remarked that he enjoyed the destruction 'at an animal level' but also would have liked them to remain as an 'evil edifice' exposing supposed depopulation plans.
July 25, 2022: Jury Trial Begins in Texas
The jury trial began in Texas on July 25, 2022, where plaintiffs' attorney sought $150 million from the jury. During the trial, Jones faced criticisms from the families of Sandy Hook victims and admitted that the shooting was '100% real'.
July 29, 2022: InfoWars' Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
On July 29, 2022, Free Speech Systems, LLC, the parent company of InfoWars, filed for bankruptcy. This added another layer to the ongoing financial and legal troubles faced by Alex Jones and his enterprises.
August 4, 2022: Jones Ordered to Pay Compensatory Damages
On August 4, 2022, a jury ordered Jones to pay $4.1 million in compensatory damages to Heslin and Lewis, parents of a Sandy Hook victim, for his false claims about the shooting.
August 5, 2022: Defamation Trial Revelations
On August 5, 2022, during a defamation trial in Texas brought by Sandy Hook school shooting parents against Jones, a lawyer for the plaintiffs revealed that Jones' lawyer had inadvertently sent him two years of texts from Jones' phone.
September 2022: Rolling Stone report on spying
In September 2022, Rolling Stone reported that Alex Jones may have spied on his wife, Erika Wulff, in 2019. The story was later corroborated by text messages reviewed by the Southern Poverty Law Center in February 2023.
October 12, 2022: Jury Awards $965 Million in Defamation Case
On October 12, 2022, a jury awarded $965 million to 15 plaintiffs in the defamation case against Alex Jones. The plaintiffs had testified about years of harassment due to Jones' falsehoods. Jones mocked the verdict on his show, urging viewers to donate for an appeal.
November 10, 2022: Judge Awards Additional $473 Million in Punitive Damages
On November 10, 2022, a judge awarded the plaintiffs an additional $473 million in punitive damages, bringing the total to over $1.4 billion. The judge also restricted Jones from transferring or disposing of his assets outside the United States.
November 2022: Elon Musk's Twitter purchase and Jones's ban
In November 2022, after Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, Alex Jones was not reinstated despite the reinstatement of other previously banned accounts. Musk referred to Jones as someone who 'would use the deaths of children for gain'.
November 22, 2022: Jones Ordered to Pay Full Punitive Damages
On November 22, 2022, a judge ruled that Jones must pay the full amount of $45.2 million in punitive damages, even though this amount exceeds a cap under Texas law.
December 2, 2022: Personal Bankruptcy Filing
On December 2, 2022, Alex Jones filed for personal bankruptcy following a jury's decision to award $1.487 billion in damages for his defamatory falsehoods about the Sandy Hook shooting.
December 22, 2022: Jones' Motion for New Trial Denied
On December 22, 2022, a judge denied Alex Jones' request for a new trial, upholding the previous court rulings against him.
January 2023: Suspension of Norm Pattis's Law License
In January 2023, a judge suspended Alex Jones's lawyer, Norm Pattis's, law license after he released confidential discovery items including Sandy Hook plaintiffs' medical records. At the time, Pattis was also part of the legal team defending Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs against charges of seditious conspiracy.
February 2023: SPLC report on spying allegations
In February 2023, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported on text messages that appeared to corroborate a September 2022 Rolling Stone story, suggesting that Alex Jones may have spied on his wife, Erika Wulff, in 2019. In the texts, Jones instructed his security employee to monitor Wulff, expressing concerns about infidelity.
February 24, 2023: Jones Claims DOJ Intends to Seize His Cat
On February 24, 2023, Alex Jones claimed that the Department of Justice intended to seize his pet cat, valued at $2,000, to pay debts owed to the Sandy Hook families. This unusual claim was part of the broader controversies surrounding Jones.
March 2023: Southern Poverty Law Center reports on Jones' leaked texts
In March 2023, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported on leaked texts from Alex Jones' Sandy Hook defamation trial. The texts revealed that Jones and his collaborators had been trying to evade social media bans of InfoWars content by setting up alternate websites to disguise its origin.
April 25, 2023: Attorney Ordered to Pay Fees
On April 25, 2023, Judge Gamble ordered Jones's attorney, Andino Reynal, to pay $97,169 to Heslin and Lewis for his bad-faith attempts to delay the trial, with additional fees if he appeals and loses.
May 2023: Jones guest hosts Louder with Crowder
In May 2023, Alex Jones guest hosted Steven Crowder's podcast Louder with Crowder. Subsequently, Crowder's channel was suspended by YouTube for facilitating ban evasion by Jones.
September 12, 2023: Owen Shroyer Sentenced to Prison
On September 12, 2023, Owen Shroyer, an InfoWars co-host who accompanied Jones to the capital on January 6, 2021, was sentenced to thirty days in prison for violating an active order to stay away from the Capitol grounds.
October 19, 2023: Judge Rules Jones Cannot Use Bankruptcy to Avoid Payments
On October 19, 2023, a Texas bankruptcy judge ruled that Alex Jones cannot rely on bankruptcy protection to avoid paying the $1.5 billion owed to the Sandy Hook families. The ruling added further pressure on Jones to meet his financial obligations.
November 2023: Sandy Hook Families Offer Settlement
In November 2023, the Sandy Hook families offered a settlement in which Alex Jones would pay $85 million over 10 years, about 6 percent of what he had been court-ordered to pay. This offer was filed within Jones's personal bankruptcy case.
December 10, 2023: Jones's Twitter account reinstated
On December 10, 2023, Elon Musk reinstated Alex Jones's Twitter account, citing that Community Notes would correct any false statements Jones might make.
2023: Leaked Texts Reveal Creation of National File
In 2023, leaked texts from Alex Jones's phone revealed that he created the website National File.
2023: Leaked Texts Reveal Alex Jones' Private Views on Bisexuality
In 2023, leaked texts reported by the SPLC revealed that Alex Jones privately held more positive views on bisexuality than he publicly promoted on InfoWars. The messages between Jones and his second wife showed a contrast between his private beliefs and public statements. [2023]
2023: Racist allegations by Kelly Jones
In 2023, Kelly Jones claimed Alex Jones was a 'total racist' regarding her Jewish heritage, based on a 2008 audioclip obtained by the Daily Mail, where he allegedly said her genes were 'flawed.'
2023: Launch of Alex Jones Live podcast
In 2023, Alex Jones launched a new subscription-based podcast called Alex Jones Live, which was put on hold due to matters relating to his Sandy Hook case.
2023: Jones Fails to Pay Families
By the end of the summer of 2023, Alex Jones had paid nothing to the families despite court orders. This continued to escalate the legal and financial challenges he faced.
February 2024: Hearing Scheduled for Settlement Offer
A hearing is scheduled for February 2024 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston to discuss the settlement offer made by the Sandy Hook families and Jones' subsequent counteroffer.
May 5, 2024: Shutdown of Genesis Communications Network
On May 5, 2024, Genesis Communications Network announced its shutdown due to financial losses. The owners plan to migrate Alex Jones's show, and others, to other networks.