Right-wing conspiracy theorist and former host of Infowars has asked the Supreme Court to intervene and block the nearly $1.5 billion defamation judgement against him for spreading false information that the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting was a hoax.

Jones was found liable by default after refusing to cooperate with the court. He has made several failed appeals to overturn the judgement.

In August, a judge ruled Infowars could be sold in order for Jones to pay the judgement.

Satirical news website The Onion has filed a new attempt to acquire Infowars, according to Jones' lawyer, who officially asked the Supreme Court to pause the judgement.

The Onion has attempted to purchase the website several times, all of which were blocked by courts for various reasons.

The justices are expected t

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