Overview

• Redstone told the New York Times the case was not black-and-white and that settling was in Paramount’s best interest.
• She said she was “blown away” by the $16 million figure because she anticipated a higher price to resolve Trump’s lawsuit over a 60 Minutes segment.
• Trump has claimed a separate $20 million arrangement with Skydance, which a Skydance lawyer rejected as “unmitigated false bullshit,” and Redstone said, “I hope it isn’t true.”
• Redstone voiced concerns about CBS News balance, saying Trump’s criticism might achieve changes she could not, citing frustration with coverage related to Israel and editing choices.
• She said the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks pushed her to pursue a sale, and Skydance closed its takeover of Paramount on Aug. 7, ending her family’s control.