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DirecTV sues in US court to block Nexstar-Tegna deal

( March 18, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: DirecTV filed a US complaint challenging Nexstar Media Group’s proposed acquisition of Tegna, saying it will substantially reduce competition in dozens of local markets and harm consumers. DirecTV said that the acquisition’s purpose is to drive up the price it can extract from DirecTV and other distributors, which will force them to raise prices to their subscribers.See attached file. ...

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