Houston, Texas – A bankruptcy court judge in Texas has approved the liquidation of Alex Jones’ personal assets, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Jones and the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims.

Last week, Jones made the decision to convert his personal bankruptcy into a Chapter 7 liquidation, a move that was approved by Judge Christopher Lopez on Friday. This decision comes as Jones faces demands from the families of Sandy Hook victims, to whom he owes more than $1 billion in damages resulting from false claims made about the 2012 school massacre.

Following the approval of the liquidation, an interim trustee will be appointed to oversee Jones’ estate, a standard procedure in such cases. Jones’ attorney, Vickie Driver, informed the court that $2.8 million from the sale of Jones’ ranch could potentially be sent to the trustee.

The ruling also sets the stage for Jones to give up Infowars, the media empire he founded in the late 1990s. Throughout the years, Jones has used Infowars to spread lies and conspiracy theories, ultimately profiting from these actions. The judge will now consider liquidating Jones’ company Free Speech Systems, the parent company of Infowars, to fulfill the judgments owed to the Sandy Hook families.

Despite Jones’ opposition to liquidating Infowars, the families of Sandy Hook victims have pushed for the liquidation of both Infowars and Free Speech Systems, arguing that there is no viable reorganization plan under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Attorneys representing the families anticipate that Jones’ media empire will be sold off piece by piece, with the proceeds benefiting their clients.

While the final outcome regarding Infowars remains uncertain, the process of shutting down the media outlet could happen swiftly. A court-appointed trustee would be responsible for securing the assets and selling off Jones’ media empire, including the website, studio space, and broadcasting equipment.

Regardless of the court’s ruling, Jones retains the ability to spread conspiracy theories and lies online. However, the Sandy Hook families are seeking to gain control of Jones’ social media accounts, which they argue are crucial to his ability to promote his brand. Additionally, some venues may no longer welcome Jones, as evidenced by his recent removal from a live tour lineup without explanation.

Jones’ history of promoting conspiracy theories, including false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, has fueled his controversial reputation over the years. His actions have led to legal battles and significant financial implications as he faces the consequences of his deceptive practices and misinformation campaigns.