Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has vehemently condemned Paramount Global’s recent decision to settle a legal dispute with former President Donald Trump for a significant $16 million, characterizing the move as a “dark day for freedom of the press.” This contentious settlement, stemming from alleged editing choices in a CBS News’s […]
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Sen. Warren Wants an Investigation Into Paramount’s $16 Million Trump Settlement: ‘This Could Be Bribery in Plain Sight’
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has ignited a significant political controversy by publicly calling for an urgent investigation into Paramount Global’s recent $16 million settlement payment to former President Donald Trump, unequivocally asserting that the substantial payout could definitively constitute “bribery in plain sight.” This bold accusation from the senior U.S. […]
‘South Park’ Creators Slam Proposed Paramount-Skydance Merger, Saying “It’s F***ing Up” Their Show
The proposed merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media has ignited a fiery response from the acclaimed creators of “South Park,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who assert that the corporate maneuverings are actively “f***ing up” their iconic animated series. This scathing rebuke emerged publicly following an unexpected alteration to […]
Paramount settles with Trump over ‘60 Minutes’ controversy for $16 million
Paramount Global, the formidable parent company behind CBS News, has concluded a significant chapter in its legal encounters, announcing a substantial $16 million payment to former President Donald Trump. This considerable legal settlement effectively brings an end to a high-profile lawsuit initiated by Trump, stemming from a contentious 2020 interview […]
Paramount Global’s George Cheeks Defends CBS Settlement With Donald Trump — Better Than “Being Mired In Uncertainty And Distraction”
Paramount Global’s co-CEO George Cheeks recently stepped into the spotlight to staunchly defend the company’s controversial decision to settle a high-profile lawsuit initiated by Donald Trump against CBS and its acclaimed investigative news program, “60 Minutes.” This significant agreement entails a $16 million payout, a move Cheeks justified during Paramount’s […]
CBS Chief George Cheeks Addresses Paramount’s Trump Lawsuit Settlement: Deal Allows Company Focus on ‘Core Objectives’
Paramount Global recently cemented a significant financial resolution with former President Donald Trump, agreeing to a $16 million payment to settle the protracted ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit. This high-profile Lawsuit Settlement, announced just hours before the media conglomerate’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting, quickly became a focal point of discussion, particularly when […]
Paramount Global Blasted For Settling Donald Trump’s ’60 Minutes’ Lawsuit: “Threatens Journalists’ Ability To Do Their Job,” WGAE Says
The recent decision by Paramount Global to settle a high-profile media lawsuit initiated by Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism, particularly from journalistic organizations, raising serious questions about media independence. This contentious resolution, which saw Paramount Global agree to a substantial $16 million settlement, stemmed from a dispute […]
Paramount Agrees To Pay $16 Million To Settle Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Interview Lawsuit
Paramount Global has reached a significant milestone in its corporate trajectory, agreeing to a substantial $16 million settlement with former President Donald Trump. This resolution brings to an end a long-standing and high-profile lawsuit stemming from a 2018 interview on CBS’s ’60 Minutes,’ marking a pivotal moment for the media […]
Paramount Settles Donald Trump Lawsuit, Clearing Path For Skydance Merger; $16M Payment But No Apology In ’60 Minutes’ Affair
Paramount Global has successfully concluded a significant legal battle with former President Donald Trump, agreeing to a $16 million settlement that crucially paves the way for its long-anticipated merger with Skydance Media. This pivotal resolution, disclosed late Tuesday evening, removes a major hurdle for the media conglomerate, allowing it to […]
Paramount Global Settles Trump Lawsuit Over ’60 Minutes’ Segment For $16M
Paramount Global has officially concluded a high-stakes legal challenge, settling the significant $20 billion lawsuit initiated by former President Donald Trump concerning a segment aired on CBS’s acclaimed news program, ’60 Minutes.’ The resolution, which mandates Paramount Global to pay a total of $16 million, including plaintiffs’ fees and costs, […]