Maryland to honor Capital Gazette victims with ‘Freedom of the Press Day’

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – To honor the five victims who lost their lives at the Capital Gazette, the Maryland General Assembly is naming June 28th ‘Freedom of the Press Day’. Both sides of the legislature voted unanimously to name the day in honor of the slain journalists. The five employees were killed on June 28th when alleged gunman Jarrod Ramos entered the newsroom and opened fire. Lawmakers say the movement is critical to let people know that freedom of the press is important.

“This is very significant to show forth that people put their lives on the line literally to ensure that there is quality information available and the press do their due diligence to ensure that they are keeping our communities informed,” said Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes (D-District 37A).

Last year, Time Magazine named the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting as its Person of the Year.