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Maryland Republican accuses reporter of violating law by recording post-debate gaggle

Wednesday 14 October16:50 · 2h agoAI summary
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Rep. Andy Harris accused a reporter of breaking Maryland law by recording his post-debate comments, even though he had invited the press to speak with him. The dispute centred on Maryland’s two-party consent rules.

01Summary

  1. 01Republican Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland spoke to reporters after a Tuesday evening debate.
  2. 02A video clip shared by The Baltimore Banner showed Harris telling a reporter off for recording him.
  3. 03Harris cited Maryland’s two-party state laws, which bar certain recordings without consent.
  4. 04The description says Harris had invited members of the press to speak with him.

02Why it matters

The incident highlights a clash between a politician and the press over what can legally be recorded in Maryland. It may affect how reporters cover candidates and public events in the state.

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