News

Stephen King testifies publishing merger would scare off competition

By Misty Severi
Published August 2, 2022 7:56pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Stephen King testifies publishing merger would scare off competition
World-renowned horror and fantasy novelist Stephen King testified in federal court Tuesday that a merger between his publisher Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House would stifle competition. King served as a witness for the federal government, which filed a lawsuit seeking to block the nearly $2.2 billion acquisition. STEPHEN KING TO TESTIFY AGAINST HIS […]


World-renowned horror and fantasy novelist Stephen King testified in federal court Tuesday that a merger between his publisher Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House would stifle competition.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Antitrust Books Lawsuits Mergers and Acquisitions