Patrick Soon-Shiong’s Payment Problems
In November 2025, the Los Angeles Times announced in a splashy press release that it had recruited the conservative journalist Catherine Herridge, formerly of Fox News and CBS News, to host a new weekly investigative series. In the announcement, Herridge praised the Patrick Soon-Shiong-owned newspaper for “partnering with independent journalists” and providing the resources “to follow the facts wherever they lead,” saying she was “thrilled” to partner with the outlet.
Months later, Herridge might have been second-guessing that praise. Status has learned that behind the scenes the relationship between Herridge and the newspaper has been fraught and contentious.
According to multiple people familiar with the matter…
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