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Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts) Wed Jun 13, 2018, 01:37 PM Jun 2018

This is called a "sidecar" deal.

Under the arrangement, Sinclair will still run the stations and provide programing. This is nothing more than
an attempt to sidestep regulations while still having effective control over former assets.

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/13/sinclair-broadcasting-armstrong-williams-642997