Instagram/Tim Heidecker & Ben Colli Celebrity The Onion nears control of Infowars after legal turmoil; Tim Heidecker and Ben Collins plan a $80K monthly licensing deal to fund Sandy Hook families. April 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - After a turbulent year marked by bankruptcy auctions, legal battles, and a rejected sale, Tim Heidecker and Ben Collins are on the verge of a pivotal court hearing that could allow The Onion to assume operational control of Infowars under a licensing agreement.