Judge Extends Freeze on Nexstar-Tegna Deal

A U.S. judge on Friday extended an order temporarily freezing Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcast station owner Tegna for another week as he decides whether to issue a preliminary injunction.

U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley in Sacramento, California, on March 27 issued an order requiring Nexstar to keep Tegna's assets separate in response to a federal antitrust lawsuit filed by DirecTV.

He said Friday he will make some changes to the order to address concerns raised by Nexstar.