A Maryland Republican lawmaker has confronted a reporter over alleged violations of state filming laws during a recent debate, despite having invited media to speak with him. The incident, captured in a video, saw the congressman argue that the recording breached Maryland’s "two-party consent" statutes, which require permission for audio surveillance. Legal experts have since weighed in on whether the reporter’s actions crossed the line, raising questions about press freedom and public access to political figures. The clash underscores ongoing tensions between lawmakers and journalists over transparency and recording practices.
GOP Rep. Andy Harris (Md.) accused a reporter of unlawfully filming his comments to the media, despite inviting members of the press to speak to him, following a Tuesday evening debate. In a video clip shared by The Baltimore Banner, Harris told off a reporter for recording him, citing Maryland's “two-party state” laws — which...
