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A federal judge in California has ruled that Nexstar violated a preliminary injunction related to its acquisition of Tegna, ordering the removal of Nexstar employees from Tegna's board of directors. The judge, Troy Nunley, stated that Nexstar's actions undermined Tegna's independence and failed to disclose material information to the court. Nexstar is now required to reconstitute Tegna's board, file a status report on compliance, and provide monthly financial reports to ensure adherence to the injunction, with a Special Master to be appointed for oversight.

A federal judge has ordered Nexstar Media Group to remove its CEO Perry Sook and other company executives from the board of broadcaster Tegna. This decision is to comply with a preliminary injunction that was implemented in April. The order ensures Nexstar executives do not serve on Tegna's board.

A federal judge ruled that Nexstar violated a preliminary injunction related to its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna by appointing its officials to Tegna's board of directors. The judge stated that this action undermined Tegna's independence and violated the April injunction. Nexstar has been ordered to submit a report within 10 days to ensure compliance, with potential ongoing monitoring and the appointment of a special master.

A federal judge ruled that Nexstar violated a preliminary injunction related to its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna by appointing its officials to Tegna's board of directors. The judge stated that this action undermined Tegna's independence and ordered Nexstar to provide a compliance report within 10 days, with potential for a special master to oversee future adherence to the injunction. This ruling comes after DirecTV and state attorneys general sought intervention, arguing Nexstar was improperly controlling Tegna despite the injunction requiring the companies to operate separately during antitrust litigation.

A federal judge ruled that Nexstar officials are prohibited from serving on Tegna's board, clarifying that this violates a preliminary injunction issued in April to keep the two companies separate. The judge expressed shock at Nexstar's actions and criticized their lack of candor regarding the appointment of three Nexstar officials, including CEO Perry Sook, to Tegna's board. The ruling mandates Nexstar file a report within 10 days to ensure compliance and sets steps for ongoing monitoring.