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DOJ Takes Paramount’s Side Against States in Fight Over $1.9 Billion Bond

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What happened

The Department of Justice sided with Paramount on Tuesday, arguing that a coalition of 12 states should be forced to post a bond as the price of continuing to block the Warner Bros. merger.

Paramount has argued that it stands to lose at least $1.

Key facts

  • The Department of Justice sided with Paramount on Tuesday, arguing that a coalition of 12 states should be forced to post a bond as the price of continuing to block the Warner Bros. merger.
  • Paramount has argued that it stands to lose at least $1.
  • Reported by Variety and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:52:18 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  3. So Not A Shocker! Trump Weighs In For David Ellison & Paramount Over $1.88B Bond Battle With States

  4. DOJ Takes Paramount’s Side Against States in Fight Over $1.9 Billion Bond

Sources

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