Paramount Global's Motion to Dismiss Trump's Lawsuit Against CBS News
Paramount Global filed a motion to dismiss President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News, alleging election interference over deceptive editing in a '60 Minutes' interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump's legal team remains confident in pursuing the lawsuit.
Key Points
- Paramount's motion to dismiss the lawsuit on grounds of jurisdiction and venue
- CBS accused of editing Kamala Harris' interview responses
- FCC ordered CBS to hand over unedited transcript and footage
- Speculation of settlement between Trump and Paramount ahead of merger
Pros
- Paramount argues the lawsuit was wrongly filed in Texas and seeks dismissal
- CBS and Paramount defend editorial judgment and First Amendment rights
Cons
- Trump's legal team believes CBS and Paramount committed election interference