Cable providers beware: OAN's new lawsuit against DirecTV is another example of its recklessness

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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. It’s a clear warning sign for telecoms to stay far away from OAN.

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The details of the suit underscore that it’s about settling political scores. As Times of San Diego lays out, the lawsuit attacks Kennard, chairman of AT&T’s 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 DirecTV’s announcement. OAN’s owner Robert Herring Sr. also attacked Kennard in an on-air interview following the decision.

Read more: 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.