The broadcasters, which together account for about 23% of ABC’s audience nationwide, announced their decisions in separate statements Friday following talks with Disney.
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The announcements suggested the two broadcasters had won little in their discussions with the company. Sinclair had proposed “measures to strengthen accountability,” according to its statement, including the appointment of an ombudsman.
“While ABC and Disney have not yet adopted these measures, and Sinclair respects their ...