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US senators probe Paramount's Trump settlement over bribery concerns
- Three U.S. Senators wrote to Paramount on May 19 to question its settlement efforts in Donald Trump's lawsuit against CBS News.
- The senators raised concerns that Paramount's settlement to secure federal approval for its $8 billion Skydance merger could violate anti-bribery laws.
- Trump's lawsuit, filed last October and amended to seek $20 billion, alleges deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, his 2024 rival.
- The senators warned Chair Shari Redstone that any quid pro quo concessions to the Trump administration risk breaking the law and compromising journalistic independence.
- Paramount’s potential settlement faces scrutiny as it may affect the merger's federal approval and raise questions about press freedom and corporate conduct.
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Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders Threaten Paramount Over Possible Trump Lawsuit Settlement, 'Bribery'
Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News has triggered a political firestorm. Democrat senators are now attempting to intimidate by warning Paramount that settling with Trump could be criminal. Key Facts: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Sen. Ron Wyden sent a letter to Paramount’s Shari Redstone. They warned that settling Trump’s lawsuit over CBS News’ “60 Minutes” interview editing could violate federal bribery laws. Trump’s…
Trump-related leadership crisis deepens at CBS News
The departure of two top executives at CBS News in recent weeks has shaken journalists at the outlet and fueled speculation the network's corporate parent will soon settle a high-profile lawsuit brought against the company by President Trump. The resignation this week of CBS President Wendy McMahon came just weeks after that of 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens. The back-to-back resignations served as the latest sign that a brooding crisi…
Paramount infighting stalls Shari Redstone’s push to settle $20B Trump suit: ‘Decision constipation’
Shari Redstone-controlled Paramount is poised to settle a closely watched legal battle with President Trump over alleged deceptive editing of a controversial “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris – but warring factions within the company have delayed the move, On The Money has learned.
Senators Question Whether Trump Settlement Is a Bribe
"A trio of senators is seeking information about Paramount Global’s efforts to settle a lawsuit by President Trump against the company’s CBS News, probing whether the company risks violating a federal bribery statute," the Wall Street Journal reports.
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