The 30-year-old man whose eviction from his parents’ suburban home drew national attention finally left, hours before a court-ordered deadline, with financial help from right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

Michael Rotondo honked and waved to reporters as he pulled out of the driveway of his parents’ split-level ranch in Camillus, New York, 2 ½ hours before the  deadline set by a judge last week.