Edgewater Gazette – Content Removal and Correction Policy

The Edgewater Gazette operates under the protections of the First Amendment and the principles of editorial independence. We publish content based on public records, verified sources, and constitutionally protected free speech. We do not remove content simply because it causes discomfort or emotional distress.

🛑 Content Removal Requests

We will only consider removal of published content under the following conditions:

• A formal letter from a licensed attorney outlining the legal basis for removal.

• A valid court order mandating removal or correction.

• A confirmed police report or written statement from an active investigator substantiating the claim.

To initiate any removal request, you must email us directly. Requests made through social media, phone calls, or in person will not be processed. newsroom@edgewatergazette.net

✏️ Correction Requests

If you believe a factual error exists in a published story, you may submit a correction request. However, by doing so, you expressly waive:

• The right to trial or legal proceedings related to the correction process.

• The right to legal representation in connection with editorial decisions.

All correction requests are reviewed internally and may be accepted or denied at the sole discretion of the editorial team.

All correction requests must be submitted via email.

📰 Freedom of the Press & Public Records

The Edgewater Gazette reserves the right to publish content derived from public records, government documents, and legally obtained materials. This includes—but is not limited to—court filings, arrest records, official statements, and investigative findings.

We do not redact or remove public record content unless legally compelled to do so.