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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCable providers beware: OAN's new lawsuit against DirecTV is another example of its recklessness
Source: Media Matters.org/John Whitehouse
In January, DirecTV announced that it will not be renewing its contract with One America News. OAN has now filed a lawsuit in California against AT&T, DirecTV, and AT&s chairman, William Kennard.
OAN is seeking other carriers (it has a few remaining), and its targeted cable providers should see this lawsuit for what it is: a reckless last-ditch attempt by a revanchist network desperate to save its business model. Its a clear warning sign for telecoms to stay far away from OAN.
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The details of the suit underscore that its about settling political scores. As Times of San Diego lays out, the lawsuit attacks Kennard, chairman of AT&Ts board, for being a registered Democrat who was appointed to positions by Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. It also attacks Kennard for serving as a board member of Staple Street, which OAN notes is linked to Dominion Voting Systems. A spokesperson for AT&T told the outlet that these allegations are completely without merit, particularly as they relate to AT&T and our independent chairman.
This attack on Kennard comes after an OAN host urged viewers to dig up dirt on him following DirecTVs announcement. OANs owner Robert Herring Sr. also attacked Kennard in an on-air interview following the decision.
Read more: [link:https://www.mediamatters.org/one-america-news-network/cable-providers-beware-oans-new-lawsuit-against-directv-another-example|]
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Seems that OAN doesn't know that DirecTV isn't obligated to carry anything it doesn't want to. But they'll find out soon when a judge kicks this lawsuit out on its ass.
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Cable providers beware: OAN's new lawsuit against DirecTV is another example of its recklessness (Original Post)
ificandream
Mar 2022
OP
The worst people on earth are cons like this. I almost said republicans but there are some
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2022
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spanone
(135,818 posts)1. republicons always scream about freedom until others try to exercise theirs.
underpants
(182,766 posts)2. If OANN folds what will their models/reporters do?
How many beer girls does Mar a lago need?
ificandream
(9,363 posts)4. Dumb Donald needs as many young female faces as he can get. :)
underpants
(182,766 posts)5. I saw a piece on him years ago I think it was Turnberry
He had a stunning new assistant. He was railing about her MBA this or law degree that.
Her role? Tightest dress possible, heels of course, and flirting with prospective investors/members. I felt sorry for her.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,109 posts)3. The worst people on earth are cons like this. I almost said republicans but there are some
decent ones, not many but some.