Press groups condemn Moore’s treatment of Sinclair, Sun journalists

National press freedom groups are condemning a practice used by Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) administration in response to inquiries from Sinclair and Baltimore Sun journalists.

By: Maryland Matters Staff

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 698

Last Updated: 3 days, 7 hours ago

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Several national press freedom groups are condemning a practice used by Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s administration in response to inquiries from news outlets affiliated with Sinclair and The Baltimore Sun.

In a letter to Moore’s administration, the organizations — including the Freedom of the Press Foundation and the Committee to Protect Journalists — took issue with Moore’s office sending “routine” inquiries from those outlets for legal review, as Moore faces a defamation lawsuit …

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