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California AG Orders Paramount CEO Structural Remedies to Settle

8/21/2026

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta says Paramount CEO David Ellison must offer structural remedies to settle the case.
Twelve state attorneys general, including New York AG Letitia James, filed the lawsuit.
The complaint alleges the merger would control one-third of films and cable TV.
If no settlement is reached by Oct. 1, Paramount faces a $7 million penalty and a March 2027 trial.

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Story summary

California Attorney General Rob Bonta says Paramount CEO David Ellison must offer structural remedies to settle the case.
Twelve state attorneys general, including New York AG Letitia James, filed the lawsuit.
The complaint alleges the merger would control one-third of films and cable TV.
If no settlement is reached by Oct. 1, Paramount faces a $7 million penalty and a March 2027 trial.

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