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 Teachers and Reporters Without Borders said there’s “credible basis to suspect” that the board breached its fiduciary duty to investors by prioritizing “improper political and affiliate considerations.”

“The fallout from suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live! sparked criticism as an attack on free speech, triggered boycotts and union support for Mr. Kimmel, and caused Disney’s stock to plummet amid fears of brand damage and concerns that Disney was complicit in succumbing to the government overreach and media censorship,” stated the letter, fi

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