California AG Rob Bonta cancels Monday settlement talks with Paramount as he accuses David Ellison-backed bidder of “playing games” in WBD merger talks
Bonta called off a planned sit-down between Paramount and a coalition of state attorneys general, saying settlement discussions were leaked after reports circulated about a separate Aug. 21 meeting. The attorney general’s office said it wants to keep the process orderly as regulators weigh competition and public-interest issues tied to the proposed WBD deal.