Federal judge blocks $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is resolved
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley in Sacramento blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is settled. Eight Democratic attorneys general and DirecTV challenged the deal, arguing it would lead to higher consumer prices and reduce local journalism options. The merger would create a company owning 265 television stations across 44 states and the District of Columbia.
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This event sits in the top 94% of divergence this week. 6 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger until antitrust lawsuit is resolved
Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna TV Station Merger - WSJ
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