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California AG Criticizes Paramount’s Merger with ViacomCBS
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the merger between Paramount and ViacomCBS, stating that it was not adequately reviewed by the U.S. DOJ. He accused David Ellison of making a choice that could harm consumers.
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Bonta Blast: Paramount’s California Exit Is David Ellison’s Choice, “It Lies At Their Feet,” AG Says
“We, respectfully, didn’t think that the United States DOJ did an adequate review and we thought we needed to step in to make sure we were protecting consumers,” California AG Rob Bonta said of a lawsuit that’s rocking Hollywood after 12 Attorneys General sued to block Paramount’s merger with
2026-09-17 20:29 UTC