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Bonta Halts Merger Talks Over Leaks | Venice Beach News
California’s top lawyer Rob Bonta has shut down settlement talks with Paramount over their proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing them of leaking details and misrepresenting negotiations — a clear sign they’re not serious about compromise. While Paramount touts the deal as a powerhouse for content and talent, Bonta and 11 other states argue it’s anticompetitive and will raise prices, shrink creative output, and hurt consumers. The DOJ greenlit the merger, but state attorneys are pushing back in court — with trial set for March 2027. Meanwhile, political pressure mounts…
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