Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders along with Representative Joaquin Castro have asked the DOJ to investigate and potentially block Disney, Fox and Warner Bros from starting its Venu Sports joint venture, The Athletic reports, citing a letter.
- Letter said the DOJ should oppose the service if it violates antitrust or telecommunications laws
- Add that the joint venture characterization should not prevent it from scrutiny
- The trio of lawmakers also expressed concerns that the service puts itself in a position to exercise monopoly power over televised sports
- Venu Sports did not respond to The Athletic for comment
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