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Rob Bonta: Bonta characterized Ellison's demand as an "attempt to blackmail the state into letting an illegal deal through."

On the recordAugust 12, 2026
Bonta characterized Ellison's demand as an "attempt to blackmail the state into letting an illegal deal through."
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Rob Bonta
California

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Response to CEO David Ellison's ultimatum regarding merger.

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