Conversation so far:
When did David Simon first begin as a journalist?
David Simon worked as a police reporter from 1982 to 1995.
Where did David Simon begin his career in journalism?
David Simon worked as a police reporter at The Baltimore Sun.
What was David Simon's educational background?
David Simon graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland. In 1983, he graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park.
What awards did David Simon receive?
David Simon's book Homicide won the 1992 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime book.
Why was there a strike during David Simon's career with the Baltimore Sun?
Simon was a union captain when the writing staff went on strike in 1987 over benefit cuts.
What else is important to know about David Simon and the Baltimore Sun?
Later in his career he aimed to tell the best possible story without cheating it.

Question: Who bought his newspaper?
Self-contained rewrite: Who bought the Baltimore Sun newspaper?