CBS halts crackdown on Colbert ‘Only in Monroe’ uploads after backlash

"Colbert's 'Only in Monroe' Segment Sparks YouTube Takedown Spree: In a surprise move, CBS, the parent company of Paramount, has been aggressively issuing takedown notices to YouTube users who shared a recent episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" featuring a segment called "Only in Monroe." The segment, which aired on May 22, highlighted a peculiar story from Monroe, Louisiana, but the network's efforts to remove the clips have left many wondering if they're overstepping their authority. As the debate over copyright and fair use continues to unfold, YouTube users are speaking out against the takedowns, raising questions about the limits of corporate control over online content."

Paramount-owned CBS had spent days issuing takedown notices against YouTube users who reposted Colbert’s May 22 appearance on "Only in Monroe."