Infowars Declares Bankruptcy To Dodge Lawsuits

The Hill reports:

Infowars, the far-right website created by Alex Jones, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday as the radio host faces a number of lawsuits.

The website filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, according to multiple sources. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows companies to continue operating while assembling plans for reorganization. It also pauses civil litigation issues.

The far-right host was found liable for damages in three defamation cases brought by families of the victims of the incident.

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