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DirecTV says Nexstar's problems complying with TRO are 'self-inflicted'

( April 3, 2026, 19:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: DirecTV told the US District Court for the Eastern District of California that Nexstar rushed to close its merger with Tegna "knowing this choice would make it more difficult for the Court to award complete relief." Nexstar had told the court that compliance with a temporary restraining order could cause “operational harm.” DirecTV, however, said, "In addition to being self-inflicted, many of the supposed compliance harms Nexstar identifies are overstated."See file attachment. ...

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