Larry Ellison Accused of Promising to Fire CNN Anchors for Merger | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Larry Ellison accused of promising to fire CNN anchors for merger | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Two press freedom groups that own shares in Paramount Skydance are demanding to see the company’s books and internal documents, citing allegations that the company’s leaders may have promised favors to the White House to win approval for Paramount’s deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

Press Freedom Groups Demand Access to Ellisons' Paramount Records Amid Reports of White House Favors

The Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Without Borders sent a letter to Paramount’s chief legal officer demanding to see the company’s books and records over reports that Paramount CEO David Ellison promised the White House favors to secure federal approval for the company’s bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. “This reporting creates a credible basis to believe that Ellison, other boardmembers, and other Paramount executives may have b…

Larry Ellison Accused of Promising CNN Anchor Purge to Trump

Media watchdog organizations allege that Paramount chair Larry Ellison privately assured officials within the Trump administration that, if Paramount completes a takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, he would make sweeping changes at CNN — including replacing on-air personalities viewed unfavorably by President Donald Trump.

Press Freedom Groups Say Larry Ellison Promised To Fire CNN Anchors To Win Warner Bros Merger Approval

The Los Angeles reports: Two press freedom groups that own shares in Paramount Skydance are demanding to see the company’s books and internal documents, citing allegations that the company’s leaders may have promised favors to the White House to win approval for Paramount’s deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The letter, sent Thursday to Paramount chief legal officer Makan Delrahim, says that media reports alleging that Paramount owner David…

Press freedom groups challenge Larry Ellison's reported promise to fire CNN anchors

The groups say they need to look at Paramount's internal documents, citing Delaware law.

Press Freedom Groups Accuse Larry Ellison of Promising Trump Admin He’d Fire CNN Anchors if He Acquires Warner Bros

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Two press freedom groups are accusing Paramount Skydance owner Larry Ellison of promising “favors” to the Trump administration to win regulatory approval in its bid to take over CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. Those favors allegedly include making “sweeping” staff changes at CNN, a network that President Donald Trump often bashes as “fake news.” The groups, Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Without…