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Writers Guild Urges AG Probe into Paramount's Bribery Claims

7/21/2025

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The Writers Guild of America is calling on New York Attorney General Letitia James to probe Paramount Global for possible bribery tied to the abrupt cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." This decision came after Colbert openly criticized a $16 million settlement involving Donald Trump, sparking fears of political influence over media independence.

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The Writers Guild of America is calling on New York Attorney General Letitia James to probe Paramount Global for possible bribery tied to the abrupt cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." This decision came after Colbert openly criticized a $16 million settlement involving Donald Trump, sparking fears of political influence over media independence.