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Rep. Andy Harris refuses to apologize to student reporter
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris does not plan to apologize to a student journalist he confronted.
This is an earlier version of a developing story. Read the latest: Congressman Andy Harris defends confrontation with student journalist in Maryland
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U.S. Representative Andy Harris declined to apologize to a University of Maryland student reporter during a television interview. He stated that he would share his concerns if she reached out to him directly.
The student journalist had recorded Harris during an informal press briefing, despite his threat to have police remove her from the event. She affirmed her commitment to continue covering him.
What we're watching: The ongoing interactions between politicians and student journalists in Maryland.
Sources
- The Baltimore Banner: U.S. Rep. Andy Harris declines to apologize to student reporter in TV interview
- The Baltimore Banner: The UMD student reporter who dared to record Rep. Andy Harris — and kept recording
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