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Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

By Rebecca BooneAssociated Press

A federal judge has blocked the $6. 2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. The merger would create a company owning 265 TV stations across 44 states.

On Friday, U. S. District Court…

A federal judge has blocked a $6. 2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. U.

S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunle…