by Thomas Barrabi at New York Post
At least two Republican state attorneys general are weighing possible legal action against members of a shadowy cabal that reportedly controls 90% of global marketing spending following allegations that they colluded to withhold ad dollars from conservative outlets, The Post has learned.
The Global Alliance for Responsible Media was accused of leading a coordinated effort to squelch online free speech and restricts ads to a slew of news outlets — including The Post — in likely violation of federal antitrust laws, the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee said in its alarming report this week.
Representatives for the Republican state attorneys general of Montana and Missouri confirmed that they are examining the evidence uncovered by the House panel.
The Global Alliance for Responsible Media was accused of attempting to limit online free speech and restrict ads to a slew of news outlets, including the New York Post.vmodica
“We’re looking into what actions the attorney general may be able to take, as it appears there may be anti-trust violations,” a spokesperson for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen told The Post.
A spokesperson for Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said his office is aware of the report and “looking into the matter.”…
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