Regulation & law · 22/08/2019Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Government Sues Sinclair Broadcast Group Over Alleged Violations of Federal Law

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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a proposed final judgment against Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., alleging that the company engaged in a scheme to coerce local news anchors into promoting the Republican Party's platform, in violation of federal law.

Original source language: Federal Register — Justice DepartmentOpen original release →

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