Search: lawsuits against the press, outcome sustained
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Lawsuits against the press (2) Funding and ownership pressure (1)
Stage: Pressure (2)
Outcome: Sustained (2)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Donald Trump
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | United States: Paramount settlement of Donald Trump's lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview, July 2025 | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Lawsuits against the press | Donald Trump | Sustained (July 1, 2025) |
| April 22, 2025 | 60 Minutes executive producer resigns, citing lost editorial independence | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Funding and ownership pressure | Donald Trump | Sustained (April 22, 2025) |