David McCraw

For lawyer and journalist David McCraw, defending press freedom is a value that must be protected not only by people who work in the media, but by the public as well, because democracy benefits when journalists are free to do their jobs.

David McCraw, The New York Times’ lead attorney, will visit Puerto Rico this week for Sunshine Week.

The unfounded and at times violent attacks on journalists and news organizations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and around the world have become part of everyday life. Fewer critical voices are challenging those in power. That comes as no surprise: data from regional and global nongovernmental organizations show mounting threats to press freedom.

David McCraw will spotlight escalating threats to press freedom and discuss landmark transparency litigation in the United States and Puerto Rico, in a talk presented by the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo during Sunshine Week.