Rob Bonta Says Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Talks Could Happen This Week If Paramount Shuts Down Leaks

After canceling a Monday meeting to discuss a potential settlement of 12 state attorneys general's lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, California AG Rob Bonta tells TheWrap he's still open to coming to the negotiating table as early as this week. But only if the David Ellison-led media giant agrees to "stop leaking and stop misrepresenting through their leaks" to the press. "It's simple. They just have to follow the rules for settlement negotiations. They're being cute. They're playing games. They are purportedly disclosing confidential information from . . .