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Paramount stalls $35 million '60 Minutes' settlement, slowing merger
- Negotiations for a $35 million settlement in the lawsuit between President Donald Trump and CBS have stalled significantly due to Paramount's concerns about a potential bribe perception during ongoing merger approvals with the Federal Communications Commission .
- Trump's lawsuit claims that CBS News' 60 Minutes deceptively edited an interview with Kamala Harris, but CBS denies the allegations.
- Paramount has authorized a $15 million offer for settlement, reflective of Disney's previous settlement with Trump, but has not finalized any deal.
- If settlement talks fail, the case may soon enter the discovery phase, which could be costly for Paramount.
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CBS on the Hot Seat Over Alleged Kamala Harris Interview Manipulation
A hushed agreement between past President Donald Trump and the television network CBS has unexpectedly faltered. The potential settlement of $35 million for Trump’s lawsuit against CBS is currently in limbo as the firm’s management revealed reservations regarding its finalization. Such an interruption has provoked Trump’s legal experts to revive their original claim of $50 million, notwithstanding the fact that both teams are persistently engage…
Trump Paramount $35M Lawsuit Settlement Stalls as CBS Faces Growing Legal and Financial Pressure Over Bribery Charges
Negotiations over a potential $35 million settlement in the lawsuit between President Donald Trump and CBS along with its parent company Paramount Global have hit a significant snag, according to a new report from The New York Post. Paramount executives are reportedly hesitant to finalize the deal, citing concerns that a payout could be construed as a bribe given the merger approval process currently underway with the Federal Communications Comm…
CBS parent company delays $35m Trump settlement over 'bribery' fears: report
Paramount has reportedly delayed a $35 million settlement after President Donald Trump sued its CBS affiliate over a lightly edited interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.On Thursday, the New York Post reported that Paramount feared the settlement would be viewed as "bribery" as media heiress S...
Exclusive | Paramount delays $35M settlement with Trump as media giant fears bribery backlash: sources
A potential $35 million settlement of President Trump’s lawsuit against Paramount's CBS affiliate has been delayed after the company's management continued to fear a potential legal backlash, the Post has learned.
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