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January 31, 2025

Paramount Could Settle in "60 Minutes" Lawsuit as Major Networks Bow to Trump
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CBS's parent company Paramount Global is in settlement talks with
Trump's legal team, which is suing the network for $10 billion under the
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Trump's lawsuit accuses CBS of
deceptively editing a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala
Harris last year. The New York Times reports controlling shareholder
Shari Redstone is pushing for a deal with Trump, and Paramount
executives reportedly believe settling the lawsuit would increase their
odds of securing a planned $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.


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