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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Texas.
The founder of far-right outlet InfoWars was stopped at the wheel in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to local media reports.
The 46-year-old was reportedly released from custody in Travis County, Texas, shortly after 4am, with bail set at $3,000 (£2,300).
Court records showed that Mr Jones had a “strong odour of alcohol” coming off him, according to the Associated Press.
He was arrested on a misdemeanour charge of driving while under the influence and released a few hours later, authorities said.
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Police were reportedly called to Mr Jones’ residence by his wife after an argument.
Mr Jones — whose InfoWars site is known for spreading conspiracy theories — is thought driven to another property following the alleged argument.
An InfoWars article claimed that Mr Jones “admitted to drinking a small about of sake” at a restaurant before the arrest, but was below the legal drink-drive limit.
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 in Texas, and court records showed Mr Jones’ level was recorded at 0.076 and 0.079, according to AP.
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