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Disney Hit With Legal Salvo From Shareholders Over Kimmel Suspension

Disney Hit With Legal Salvo From Shareholders Over Kimmel Suspension
business9/25/2025

The entertainment giant may soon have to turn over documents and communications dealing with the late-night host's sidelining, including company moderation polices and copies of deals with affiliate stations addressing their right to pre-empt programming.

A group of Disney shareholders are exercising their right to demand materials related to the company’s decision last week to suspend Jimmy Kimmel‘s late-night show, a precursor to a potential lawsuit. In a letter to Disney, the American Federation of... [3032 chars]