Paramount Discussed CNN Editorial Board Ahead of Antitrust Suit
Paramount has reportedly held discussions about creating an editorial board for CNN and other safeguards to protect journalistic independence, with talks beginning before the antitrust lawsuit against its planned $81 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
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Paramount has explored creating an editorial board for CNN as part of broader safeguards intended to address concerns about the network's journalistic independence, according to people familiar with the matter.
The discussions reportedly began before the antitrust lawsuit challenging Paramount's planned $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent company.
Details on the proposed board's structure or timeline were not disclosed.
Source: First Squawk