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Sinclair’s Grip: Local News and Police Accountability | Providence News
A new study reveals that when big media companies like Sinclair Broadcast Group buy up local TV stations, crime reporting plummets — and it’s not just about fewer stories. Violent crime clearance rates drop by 3.3% after Sinclair takes over, suggesting cops feel less pressure to solve cases when local news coverage fades. Worse, the narrative shifts: police misconduct stories vanish, while coverage of immigrants and drugs in crime contexts surges. This raises urgent questions about media consolidation and accountability — especially as the FCC loosens ownership rules, showing how concentrated…
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