Rob Bonta on Paramount’s Threat to Leave California: “They Own It. It Lies at Their Feet”

California AG Rob Bonta addressed the Paramount antitrust suit during The Atlantic Festival. Bonta stated that the decision regarding Paramount's potential exit from California lies with the company and David Ellison. He explained that twelve Attorneys General sued to block the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery because they believed the United States DOJ failed to conduct an adequate review. Bonta emphasized that this legal action was necessary to ensure the protection of consumers across the state.