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Paramount shareholder lawsuit accuses Ellisons of 'corruption'

Headline from The Brunswick News

In the latest lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, a corporate shareholder has alleged corruption at the highest levels of the company, which is battling to complete its $111 billion takeover of rival Warner Bros. Discovery to create a new media behemoth.…

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Over Alleged Trump Side Deal (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The lawsuit claims that the Ellisons illegally promised to overhaul CNN as the administration looks to reshape media. The complaint follows a coalition of state attorneys general, the Writers Guild of America and Paramount+ subscribers filing lawsuits against the studio.

  2. Variety

    David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal’ Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. Takeover (opens Variety)

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    Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his tech billionaire dad Larry Ellison have been sued by a Paramount shareholder who alleged they cut an “illegal” deal with President Donald Trump to secure U.S. governmental approval for the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

  3. Deadline

    Paramount Shareholder Sues Ellisons, Board For Alleged Side Deal, Promises To Donald Trump (opens Deadline)

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    A Paramount Skydance shareholder has filed a derivative lawsuit against officers and directors of the company alleging breach of fiduciary duty in its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery, the latest in a string of legal actions seeking to derail the merger.

  4. The Brunswick News

    Paramount shareholder lawsuit accuses Ellisons of 'corruption' (opens The Brunswick News)

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    In the latest lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, a corporate shareholder has alleged corruption at the highest levels of the company, which is battling to complete its $111 billion takeover of rival Warner Bros. Discovery to create a new media behemoth.…

  5. Breitbart News

    Paramount Shareholder Sues David and Larry Ellison, Alleging 'Illegal' Deal with Trump (opens Breitbart News)

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    A Paramount shareholder has sued father-son duo Larry and David Ellison, alleging that they forged an "illegal" deal with President Trump to obtain approval for the studio's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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