Paramount settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16 million concerning the editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris. The funds will be directed to Trump's future presidential library. Trump's lawyer contended this editing caused him "mental anguish" and misled voters. However, CBS and Paramount rejected these claims, insisting the editing was not intended to distort the interview. As part of the settlement, "60 Minutes" will release transcripts of future candidate interviews, subject to essential legal revisions. The case drew significant attention from press freedom advocates.
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 Kamala Harris. The settlement will support Trump's future presidential library, rather than compensate Trump directly.
Trump's lawyer claimed the editing caused "mental anguish" as it misled voters. Despite these claims, CBS rejected any intent to enhance how Harris was perceived in the interview.
Paramount agreed to have "60 Minutes" release transcripts of future interviews with presidential candidates, subject to necessary legal redactions. CBS News emphasized that the lawsuit was seen as "completely without merit."
The case attracted attention from press freedom advocates and journalists at CBS, who were prepared to vigorously contest Trump's claims, especially after he did not participate in an interview during his campaign.
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