Stephen King testifies for government in books merger trial

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1. 'he laid out a portrait of a publishing industry that has become increasingly concentrated

over the years while richly rewarding his creative endeavors. . .

he began his sworn testimony as a witness for the U.S. Justice Department. The government is bidding to convince a federal judge that the proposed merger of Penguin Random House and rival Simon & Schuster, two of the world’s biggest publishers, would thwart competition and damage the careers of some of the most popular authors.'

Good he's appearing for this purpose; we badly need anti-trust ENFORCEMENT.