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DirecTV filed a federal antitrust suit in California to block Nexstar’s Tegna deal, citing harm to competition and consumers.
The suit claims the merger would concentrate broadcast media without precedent and likely raise prices for viewers.
DirecTV argues the deal would expand Nexstar’s reach to about 80% of U.S. households, increasing market power.
The complaint states the merger would allow Nexstar to raise prices and reduce the quality of local news.
The suit notes potential state and federal actions against the Nexstar-Tegna deal and cites antitrust concerns.
DirecTV asserts the merger would trigger more blackouts and harm local teams and networks in many markets.
The case follows eight state attorneys general who filed related lawsuits against the deal.
DirecTV, now owned by TPG Capital, says the merger would be anticompetitive and not in the public interest.
Nexstar would gain control of a large number of stations and affiliates across major networks after the Tegna acquisition.

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Nexstar says its $6.2 billion Tegna deal has closed after FCC and DOJ approvals.
Eight states and DirecTV filed antitrust lawsuits to block the merger.
The combined company would own 259 full-power stations but divest six in certain markets.
FCC granted a waiver of ownership rules and required commitments on affordability and localism.
Nexstar pledged to extend current retransmission rates through November 30, 2026.
Nexstar expects the merger to boost local journalism investments.
Nexstar’s portfolio would span 80% of U.S. TV households post-close.
The eight-state antitrust suits alleged the merger would harm competition and raise prices.
Nexstar agreed to divest six stations across six markets as part of regulatory commitments.
Nexstar’s leadership credited regulators and political support for advancing the deal.

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Eight state attorneys general filed a lawsuit to block Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna's TV stations.
The suit argues the merger would give Nexstar too much control over local stations and damage news diversity.
California and seven other states filed the suit, including Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Virginia.
The filing notes Nexstar would reach about 80% of the U.S. if the deal succeeds.
Pay-TV fees could rise as a result of consolidation, according to the lawsuit.
The suit argues higher fees would be passed to consumers via cable and satellite bills.
Nexstar is the largest station owner in the U.S. with 164 outlets, potentially expanding to 265 stations.
The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento.
Officials criticized the deal for potentially reducing local journalism and harming consumers.
A Nexstar spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment.

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