DOJ's 'deficient' deal with Live Nation to be weighed by US judge, Alford says
By Khushita Vasant and Chris May ( June 8, 2026, 21:35 GMT | Insight) -- The Department of Justice's surprise settlement with Live Nation one week into a jury trial is "deficient" and problematic, which explains why 34 bipartisan US states did not sign on to the agreement, former antitrust enforcer Roger Alford said Monday.The Department of Justice's surprise settlement with Live Nation one week into a jury trial is "deficient" and problematic, which explains why 34 bipartisan US states did not sign on to the agreement, former antitrust enforcer Roger Alford said Monday....
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