"The company first suspended Kimmel's show indefinitely on 17 September, after the network aired comments Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk's killing saying the Maga gang [is] desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it. The next day, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, criticized Kimmel's comments and said that the regulatory agency would be willing to throw its weight"
"The lawyers are demanding copies of any meeting minutes, meeting agenda and written materials provided to the [company's] board or presented at any meeting of the board regarding Kimmel's decision. It cites a law in Delaware, where Disney is incorporated, that says shareholders can receive materials around board discussion to investigate potential wrongdoing, mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duty by members [of the board]."
Investors including lawyers for the American Federation of Teachers and Reporters Without Borders requested copies of board meeting minutes, agendas, and written materials related to Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Investors allege the suspension led to significant stock declines, sparked criticism as an attack on free speech, triggered boycotts and union support for Kimmel, and raised concerns that Disney capitulated to government overreach and media censorship. The suspension followed Kimmel's on-air comments about Charlie Kirk's killing. The FCC chair signaled willingness to hold companies airing Kimmel's show accountable.
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