Baltimore Sun

David D. Smith, owner of the Baltimore Sun, sued Maryland Governor Wes Moore for defamation, alleging Moore falsely claimed Smith was affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein and that he purchased the Sun to promote Donald Trump. Smith denies the allegations, stating he has no personal or business ties to Epstein and disputes Moore's misrepresentation of his comments about Trump.

The article examines why Maryland's economy lags behind Virginia's despite both states experiencing similar federal job cuts under Trump. It highlights this economic disparity as a key topic, with additional headlines covering various Virginia-related news.

The owner of The Baltimore Sun is threatening to sue Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over comments linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. Moore's lawyer defended the claims as true, citing Epstein's investments in Sinclair when David Smith was CEO, while Smith's lawyer demanded a retraction and document preservation. The dispute is part of an ongoing conflict between the newspaper and Moore's administration, including investigations into Moore's military record.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore accused the Baltimore Sun's new right-wing ownership of David D. Smith of bias ahead of an investigation into his background. The Sun's affiliated outlet Spotlight on Maryland rebutted claims of discrediting, citing past controversies over Moore's military record.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized the Baltimore Sun's new right-wing ownership ahead of an investigation into his military and academic background. The Sun, purchased by David D. Smith in 2024, is collaborating with Sinclair outlets for the probe, prompting tensions with Moore's team over past controversies like his Bronze Star award timeline.