Writers Guild Seeking Investigation into Colbert Cancellation
Writers Guild Seeking Investigation into Colbert Cancellation
The Writers Guild of America has called for an investigation into Paramount by the New York state attorney general after the cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” The labor union expressed concerns that the cancellation may have been a bribe to influence the Trump administration’s approval of Paramount’s acquisition by Skydance. Colbert had criticized Paramount’s settlement with Trump as a “big fat bribe” and the union is calling for accountability and assurance that free speech was not compromised. The cancellation of the successful and beloved show has raised suspicions of political pressure and the Writers Guild of America is seeking legal and political avenues to support its members.
