Event Brief
Nexstar's Acquisition Sparks Lawsuits in Eight States
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Nexstar's $6.2 billion deal for Tegna faces lawsuits, impacting local news in Knoxville.
WHO: Nexstar Media Group, Tegna
WHAT: Acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar, leading to lawsuits
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 12:21 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To block the acquisition due to concerns over media consolidation
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