who owns sinclair broadcasting

Sinclair Broadcast Group is owned and controlled primarily by the descendants of its founder, Julian Sinclair Smith. The company is publicly traded but the Smith family retains a controlling interest. David D. Smith, one of Julian Sinclair Smith's sons, serves as the executive chairman and has played a leading role in the company's expansion and operations. Sinclair is a large telecommunications conglomerate based in Maryland and owns or operates numerous television stations across the United States.