Governor vs Newspaper Owner Over Epstein Ties | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Baltimore Sun owner David Smith is threatening legal action against Governor Wes Moore after Moore linked him to Jeffrey Epstein on TV — a claim Smith’s team says is damaging his reputation. Moore’s legal team stands by the statement, citing Justice Department records showing Epstein-linked funds invested in Sinclair Broadcast Group, where Smith holds a top role. The feud escalated after The Sun began scrutinizing Moore’s military record, prompting Moore to call the paper “the paper of the right wing.” Moore’s camp insists the governor’s remarks are factual and that Smith’s lawsuit threat is…