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California AG Bonta Backtracks, Willing to Negotiate with Paramount Again if 'Purported Leaks' Stop
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday he would be willing to resume negotiations with Paramount regarding its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery if leaks to the media ceased. Bonta had previously opposed the merger. The statement came as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery remained in discussions about a potential combination of the two media companies.
