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Trump settlement triggers 'widespread distress' at CBS News

UNITED STATES, JUL 4 – Paramount Global agreed to pay $16 million to settle Trump's lawsuit alleging deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, prompting concerns over press freedom.

  • On Tuesday, July 1, Paramount Global agreed to pay $16 million to Trump, causing staff distress amid ongoing fallout from the lawsuit over a manipulated interview.
  • The October 2024 $20 billion lawsuit accused CBS of deceptive editing in the Harris interview, with the settlement linked to Paramount's merger with Skydance Media requiring approval.
  • Press freedom groups warn the settlement may create a chilling effect, leaving CBS reporters uncertain how to navigate future conflicts and undermining journalistic accountability.
  • Beyond the immediate fallout, the settlement raises concerns about media independence and could embolden future baseless lawsuits from Trump, with the Freedom of the Press Foundation planning its own challenge.
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