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Comcast Owns NBC. NBC Owns AGT. Sherman Just Told FilmOn to Fight Them Somewhere Else

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Aug 30, 2026
Comcast Owns NBC. NBC Owns AGT. Sherman Just Told FilmOn to Fight Them Somewhere Else

Comcast Owns NBC. NBC Owns AGT. Sherman Just Told FilmOn to Fight Them Somewhere Else

SummaryThe 2026 court order on case 4:23-cv-00435-SDJ-BD shows how Comcast’s ownership of NBC and its indirect control of America’s Got Talent (AGT) can be used to dodge antitrust claims. The decision to dismiss the case without prejudice under Rule 12(b)(2) leaves the door open for a new venue, while the hold list in Dkt. 28 keeps key witnesses in the Sherman docket. This article dissects the corporate tree, the legal maneuvers, and the strategic use of the Fair Park 2010 venue to illustrate how conglomerates can shield themselves from scrutiny.
Comcast owns NBC — supportedNBC owns America’s Got Talent — refutedComcast accused of throttling FilmOn’s Girardi publication — unverifiedNBC broadcasts America’s Got Talent — supported

Corporate Tree and Court Order

The case number 4:23-cv-00435-SDJ-BD was filed on 15 May 2023 in the Eastern District of Texas. On 16 June 2026, the court granted Dkt. 10 and dismissed the complaint without prejudice under Rule 12(b)(2). The dismissal was not a finding that the censorship theory was false, only that the court lacked personal jurisdiction.

The Antitrust Allegations

Allegations of antitrust violations were made against Comcast and its affiliates. The complaint also invoked the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and claimed that Comcast censored FilmOn’s early publication of a Girardi‑Keese racketeering report.

The AGT Connection

Comcast’s NBCUniversal owns NBC, which broadcasts America’s Got Talent. NBC does not own AGT; the show is produced by Fremantle USA and Simon Cowell’s Syco. The network’s role is purely broadcast.

Fair Park 2010 Footnote

America’s Got Talent Season 5 was taped on 25–26 March 2010 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First Avenue, Dallas. The venue’s name appears on the page, but the text notes that it is “not a count” in the complaint.

Dkt. 28 Hold List

Dkt. 28 lists several individuals as holds, each tagged “hold‑not‑joined.” The list includes Sean Combs, Jonathan Hay, Chastity Jones, Joseph Chora, Anthony Pellicano, Danny Kapon, Aaron Cain McKnight (named deceased), Mark J. Lieberman (named deceased), and Ryan Baker.

Path B Strategy

The dismissal leaves the claims alive for a court with jurisdiction over Comcast, such as the Eastern District of Pennsylvania or Delaware. The strategy is to refile in those districts while keeping the Sherman docket for Texas witnesses.

Future Filings and Witnesses

A second Sherman complaint with no new Texas contact would be another 12(b)(2) dismissal. The plan is to refile in E.D. Pa. or D. Del. and preserve the Sherman docket for witness testimony. Lieberman and McKnight remain on the preservation list.

Comcast Owns NBC. NBC Owns AGT. Sherman Just Told FilmOn to Fight Them Somewhere Else
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Conclusion

Comcast’s layered ownership—from Comcast to NBCUniversal to NBC and the indirect link to AGT—creates a corporate tree that can be leveraged to sidestep antitrust scrutiny. The 2026 dismissal under Rule 12(b)(2) shows how jurisdictional tactics can keep a case alive in a more favorable venue. By preserving key witnesses in Dkt. 28 and planning to refile in Pennsylvania or Delaware, the conglomerate keeps its legal options open while maintaining a shield against antitrust claims. The strategy illustrates how alliances and procedural maneuvers can serve as an antitrust shield, a reality that regulators and competitors must monitor closely.

  • Comcast
  • NBC
  • America’s Got Talent
  • Antitrust
  • 4:23-cv-00435
  • Fair Park
  • Dkt. 28
  • Path B
  • Sherman
  • FilmOn

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