Nexstar-Tegna Merger Frozen By Judge As Antitrust Battle Continues; CA AG Says “This Merger Is Illegal, Plain & Simple”

A federal judge just put a halt to Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, putting in doubt the combination of the companies to create a broadcast station giant – at least for now. With just a few hours to go on the current TRO, U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley on Friday issued a preliminary […]