""News media owners are much better off standing strong than acquiescing," said Reporters Without Borders USA."
"Paramount Global agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit with Trump over the handling of a pre-election '60 Minutes' interview."
"According to critics, the settlement is seen as a "spineless capitulation to extortion" that may embolden further attacks on the media."
""If you settle cases, you're going to send a message to your news team to not push the envelope for fear of people being sued," said media attorney Edward Klaris."
Paramount Global settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16 million concerning a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement will cover Trump's legal fees and future presidential library but does not include a formal apology. Critics decried the decision, viewing it as a capitulation to extortion that undermines media integrity. Advocates believe settling could discourage investigative journalism and encourage more lawsuits against media organizations. The situation comes at a time when Trump is actively seeking to suppress unfavorable media coverage.
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