Nexstar Ignored Court Order | Los Angeles News

A federal judge has slammed Nexstar Media Group for blatantly ignoring a court order by stuffing its own executives onto Tegna’s board — calling the move “brazen” and demanding strict oversight. The judge ordered monthly reports, appointed a special master, and mandated immediate dissolution of the new Tegna board packed with Nexstar insiders. This follows Nexstar’s failed $6.2 billion bid to buy Tegna, which was already blocked over antitrust concerns from California and seven other states fearing media consolidation will crush local newsrooms. Nexstar’s attempt to argue the board changes didn’t violate the order — since it only banned appointing them as “officers” — was called “entirely disingenuous.” The judge made clear that Nexstar’s control would allow it to steer Tegna’s management and access sensitive info. Despite the legal stop, Nexstar pushed ahead, paying off shareholders and poaching top talent — now facing serious consequences as the battle over media monopolies intensifies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e88fe485d007695a Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews