Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit
In a case seen as a challenge to free speech, Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October.
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3 developments- Jun 30, 2025Trump and Paramount say they’re in ‘advanced’ settlement talks over ‘60 Minutes’ edit
- Jul 2, 2025Paramount is paying $16 million to settle Trump's '60 Minutes' lawsuit
- Jul 3, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:CBS Journalists Rage at Parent Company's 'Betrayal' in Settling Trump Lawsuit
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10 viewpointsCBS Journalists Rage at Parent Company's 'Betrayal' in Settling Trump Lawsuit
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Paramount to pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview
By settling Trump's laughable lawsuit against CBS, Paramount strikes a blow at freedom of the press
Paramount is going to pay $16 million to settle Trump lawsuit over ‘60 Minutes’ Kamala Harris interview
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9 articlesParamount agrees to pay $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over CBS interview
CBS Chief George Cheeks Addresses Paramount’s Trump Lawsuit Settlement: Deal Allows Company Focus on ‘Core Objectives,’ Avoid ‘Reputational Damage’
Staffers At CBS News React With Dismay — But Not Surprise — At Paramount Settlement Of Donald Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
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