Variety ·entertainment ·4 hours ago

Federal judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna TV stations over competition concerns

A federal judge in Sacramento issued a preliminary injunction against Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna TV stations on Friday, siding with DirecTV’s concerns over potential harm. Judge Troy Nunley stated that Nexstar's integration could eliminate competition and lead to layoffs. Nexstar plans to appeal the ruling while asserting its commitment to local journalism.

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