During a recent court session, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker faced questions from prosecutors regarding his knowledge of the term 'catch and kill.' Pecker stated that he learned about this practice from federal prosecutors, sparking further inquiry into his understanding of the controversial tactic.
So, what exactly is 'catch and kill'? This term refers to the practice of purchasing exclusive rights to a story with the intention of never publishing the information. This strategy gained significant attention during the 2016 presidential election, as media outlets and tabloids were accused of using 'catch and kill' to suppress damaging stories about political figures.
