Lawyers for President Trump and Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, are entering mediation regarding a lawsuit Trump filed against 60 Minutes. The suit claims deceptive editing of an interview with Kamala Harris. Legal experts deem the lawsuit weak, likely favoring CBS, yet Paramount's management is open to settlement, especially given Shari Redstone's interest. This decision has upset CBS's 60 Minutes team, exacerbated by executive producer Bill Owens's resignation, which highlights concerns about journalistic integrity amid political pressures from Trump.
Legal experts have called the suit baseless and an easy victory for CBS.
Shari Redstone, the company's controlling shareholder, has said she favors settling the case.
Bill Owens, the show's executive producer, abruptly announced he would resign, citing encroachment on its journalistic independence.
Paramount's interest in settling has dismayed CBS's news division, particularly the staff of 60 Minutes.
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