The Sinclair statement is just bizarre. Kimmel is to pay restitution to Kirk's (millionaire) widow because of statements he made about the political reaction to his death?
Media and the public have been going soft on the Trump admin for extorting law firms, businesses, and institutions because "Ah, it's just money. Just a settlement. No big deal".
It's not about Kimmel or the money, it's about the next person not stepping out of line so they don't face the consequences.
The pretext is really falling away.