Sinclair Reporter Leaves, Breaks Contract (Patreon)

Sources tell FTVLive that WEYI/WSMH (Flint) Reporter Drew Moore - known for his reporting of the Flint water crisis, and had all he could stands and couldn't stands no more (Thanks Popeye for the quote).

Moore's contract was ready to expire with the Sinclair station at the end of October, but insiders say he wanted out so badly that he couldn't wait and quit. 

Moore was one of the market's top Reporters, but sources say that he grew tired of Sinclair's management practices and that when he saw the Anchors across the Sinclair stations forced to read "the script" he knew he wanted out. 

He broke his contract and got out of the business, but sources tell FTVLive that did not stop Sinclair from coming after him and demanding money for ending his contract early. 

Insiders say that Sinclair was demanding around $5,000 just for him to leave the station and TV news. One source says that Moore did end up paying, but was not sure how much? 

We tried contacting Moore, but he is not allowed to talk because Sinclair had him sign a non disclosure agreement, so he had no comment. 

The idea that a media company forces it's people to sign an NDA is a practice that needs to end. 

But, despite not being able to talk, you have to give Moore credit for walking out of the Sinclair station. And although it might have cost him money and forced him silent, he keeps his integrity intact. 

And no matter what Sinclair does, you can't put a price on that. 

Tip of the cap to Drew Moore for taking a stand.