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Federal Judge Blocks $6.2 Billion TV Merger: Nexstar & Tegnas Deal Halted Amid Antitrust Lawsuit

A federal judge in Sacramento has blocked a $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, citing potential antitrust violations. The deal, which would create a powerhouse owning 265 stations across 44 states, has been challenged by eight attorneys general and DirecTV, who argue it will drive up prices and cut back on local news. The judges ruling comes after a three-week emergency hold and extends it until the antitrust lawsuit is resolved.

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