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Paramount Reaches $16 Million Settlement in Trump’s CBS Legal Battle

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NEW YORK — Paramount Global has agreed to a settlement of $16 million in a lawsuit involving former President Donald Trump and CBS. The legal dispute stemmed from a 2016 episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” in which Trump was featured in a skit that allegedly misrepresented him. This settlement highlights the ongoing complexities of litigation involving public figures and media entities. Trump’s legal team contended that the portrayal in the segment defamed him, arguing that it distorted the context of his statements and damaged his reputation. By reaching this agreement, both parties … Read more

Sony Triumphs in Court to Regain ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Distribution Rights from CBS

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Los Angeles — In a significant legal ruling, Sony Pictures Television has been granted the right by a Los Angeles judge to take control of the distribution of popular game shows “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” This decision marks a crucial shift away from the shows’ long-time distributor, CBS, and may impact how audiences access these beloved programs. The legal conflict began when Sony decided to terminate its distribution agreement with CBS in August, following which Sony initiated a lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that CBS, owned by Paramount Global, was engaging in unauthorized licensing and … Read more

Trump Selects Mediator for His $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit Over Alleged ’60 Minutes’ Interview Misedit

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal development, former President Donald Trump has agreed with Paramount Global on a mediator to oversee a $20 billion lawsuit he filed against CBS News. The legal action stems from allegations that CBS News deceptively edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris, which aired on the network’s prominent show, “60 Minutes.” The controversy surrounds a two-hour interview conducted by CBS correspondent Bill Whitaker with Harris, of which only a fraction was broadcast. Trump’s lawsuit claims that the editing was intentionally misleading, presenting Harris in a context that … Read more

CBS to Release Full Transcript of Kamala Harris Interview Amid Trump Lawsuit and FCC Scrutiny

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CBS is set to deliver an unaltered transcript of its October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), escalating President Donald Trump’s legal dispute with the network regarding its coverage of his political rival. The move underscores the tension between the former president and the media outlet over allegations of deceptive editing in a “60 Minutes” segment, intended to cast Harris in a favorable light. In response to these allegations, Trump initiated a staggering $10 billion lawsuit against CBS, accusing it of manipulating the interview’s content to influence viewers unduly ahead of … Read more