In one memo presented Wednesday, from 2016, Mr. Martin emphasized the importance of renewing rights to the N.C.A.A. “March Madness plays a critical role” for Turner, Eric Welsh, a lawyer for the Justice Department, read from the email. Mr. Martin, who joined Time Warner in 1993, was one of the first witnesses called by the Justice Department. He has been vocal critic of the government’s lawsuit to block the merger, calling the Justice Department “clueless” last month. Among the most important witnesses may be Carl Shapiro, an antitrust economist for the Justice Department who is not expected in coming days.

Source: New York Times March 28, 2018 19:28 UTC