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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.
TL;DR
- A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna.
- The decision stems from an antitrust lawsuit filed by eight attorneys general and DirecTV.
- Concerns include potential higher prices for consumers, reduced local journalism, and monopolistic practices.
- The merger would create a company owning 265 television stations in 44 states.
- Nexstar plans to appeal the ruling, asserting prior FCC and Justice Department approval.
- The judge noted the merger could lead to higher broadcast fees for distributors like DirecTV.