Lawyer alleges California Gov. Newsom interfered in Activision Blizzard lawsuit

A California state lawyer has resigned over what she alleges were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard.

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National story. 18 articles from 13 sources. 12 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Apr 14, 2022.

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Tucson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, +2 more
TucsonLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Tucson, +2 more
St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

TucsonLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Apr 14, 2022

Lawyer alleges California Gov. Newsom interfered in Activision Blizzard lawsuit

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Apr 13, 2022

California lawyer quits, claiming Newsom meddled in Activision case

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Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· KOB 4, ABC 10 Sacramento, +2 more
KOB 4Center· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

La Crosse TribuneCenter· Apr 14, 2022

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

NWI TimesCenter· Apr 14, 2022· ran in 5 outlets

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Apr 14, 2022· ran in 5 outlets

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

MyNorthwestLean Right· Apr 14, 2022· ran in 7 outlets

California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired

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PolygonLean Left· Apr 13, 2022

Fate of Activision Blizzard lawsuit unclear as California lawyer accuses governor of interference

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