Congresswoman Janice Hahn Releases Statement Regarding DOJ Lawsuit over Dodger Blackout

San Pedro, CA—Today, Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44) released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s decision to file a lawsuit against AT&T-DirecTV alleging collusion in blocking the Dodgers television channel. Congresswoman Hahn has been active in efforts to bring an end to the Dodgers blackout and has met with each company involved in the dispute.

 “I have been working all year to make sure that the fans in Los Angeles can watch their beloved Dodgers on TV.  Now to hear that AT&T may have purposefully been prolonging this blackout is troubling to me and all the Dodger fans who were hoping for a resolution.  I am glad that the Department of Justice is looking into these allegations and I am hopeful that by next season we can clear a path to getting the Dodgers back on television.”