# California Attorney General

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-09**: Weinstein's NY Sentencing Expected — Weinstein awaits September 2026 sentencing in New York for a separate sexual felony conviction
- **2026-07-21**: Extended EU Deadline — New preliminary review deadline after the 10-working-day extension triggered by the divestiture submission.
- **2026-07-07**: Original EU Preliminary Review Deadline — The initial Commission deadline for Phase I review, now replaced by the extended date.
- **2026-06-30**: Formal Submission of Divestiture Proposal — Paramount will submit the divestiture offer to the EU Commission, automatically extending the preliminary review deadline.
- **2026-06-27**: CA Appeals Court Upholds Conviction, Orders Resentencing — Panel rules trial judge erred by considering overturned NY convictions as aggravating factor
- **2026-06-26**: NY Drops Fourth Trial — Prosecutors decide not to pursue a fourth trial after accuser declines to testify again
- **2026-06-24**: Divestiture Offer Disclosed — A person familiar reveals Paramount is ready to sell its film distribution JV with Universal Pictures to resolve EU antitrust issues.
- **2026-06-23**: Meeting with EU Antitrust Regulators — Paramount Skydance officials meet with EU Commission representatives to discuss competition concerns, focusing on film distribution.
- **2026-06-16**: U.S. DOJ Clearance — The U.S. Department of Justice clears the acquisition, ruling it unlikely to harm competition or consumers. (Exact date unspecified, referred to as 'last week' from June 24).
- **2026-04-05**: Response Deadline — Expected deadline for Nexstar and Tegna to file a formal response to the state lawsuit.
- **2026-03-19**: 8 States Sue — California, New York, and six other states file a federal lawsuit to block the merger.
- **2026-02**: Reuters Exclusive: EU Approval Expected with Minor Concessions — Reuters reports Paramount is willing to sell minor channels like children's brands to secure EU clearance for the Warner deal.
- **2026-01-15**: Regulatory Review — Federal agencies begin formal antitrust review of the transaction.
- **2025-11-10**: Merger Announced — Nexstar announces intent to acquire Tegna for $6.2 billion.
- **2022-12**: Weinstein Convicted in California — Convicted of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against Evgeniya Chernyshova (Jane Doe 1)

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Paramount's $110B Warner Deal: EU Divestiture Play Extends Deadline to July 21
2026-06-28 14:50:04 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 9

Paramount Skydance's offer to sell its film distribution JV with Universal Pictures aims to win EU antitrust clearance for the $110B Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. The remedy extends the review deadline to July 21, while U.S. states prepare a lawsuit despite DOJ clearance. The separate FSR review over sovereign wealth fund financing underscores the multi-layered regulatory gauntlet.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/paramount-warner-eu-divestiture-legal-analysis

### Weinstein's 16-Year Sentence Vacated: CA Appeals Court Orders Resentencing After NY Conviction Overturned
2026-06-28 01:45:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A California appeals court unanimously upheld Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction but vacated his 16-year sentence, ruling that the trial judge improperly considered later-overturned New York convictions as an aggravating factor. The decision highlights the constitutional limits on sentencing factors and the far-reaching effects of appellate reversals on cross-jurisdictional punishments. Legal professionals will scrutinize the resentencing proceeding for its broader implications on due process and sentencing integrity.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/weinstein-california-rape-conviction-upheld-resentencing-legal

### 8 States Sue to Block $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
2026-03-19 20:44:48 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A coalition of eight states, led by California and New York, has filed a lawsuit to block Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna. The legal challenge centers on concerns over reduced competition in local news markets and potential price hikes for cable and satellite subscribers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/8-states-sue-to-block-nexstar-tegna-merger

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